Compared to last Monday: Feeder cattle were all too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however steady to higher undertones were noticed on unweaned calves. Not enough yearlings tested to develop any market trend. CME positions saw sharply lower prices today with over triple digit losses. The October contract closed 3.45 lower, November 5.00 lower and January 4.20 lower. Market activity today was mostly moderate. Weigh up cow sold on mostly moderate demand for light offerings. A two tier market continues to be seen as cows suitable to feed sell with a strong premium to cows destined for slaughter. Both slaughter and feeding cows sold fully steady this week. Quality was average to attractive . Weigh up conditions were average and better overall than last week. Slaughter bulls were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, steady undertones were noticed. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold on mostly moderate to good demand. Quality this week was average to attractive. Offerings sold steady to firm in a narrow comparison.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 369 | 153.62 | 567 | 98 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 638 | 127.61 | 814 | 33 |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | High | 1,838 | 78.43 | 1,441 | 7thin |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | High | 1,557 | 69.67 | 1,084 | 8thin |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,392 | 57.72 | 803 | 87 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 1,188 | 50.12 | 596 | 114 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,099 | 65.94/cwt | 62.00–71.00 | 725 | 21 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 1,168 | 57.50/cwt | 57.50–57.50 | 672 | 6 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,233 | 1,027.66/cwt | 985.00–1,085.00 | 12,671 | 45 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 959 | 90.49/cwt | 82.00–93.00 | 868 | 52 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 830 | 73.00/cwt | 73.00–73.00 | 606 | 1 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 381 | 195.82/cwt | 191.00–205.00 | 746 | 72 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 323 | 165.00/cwt | 165.00–165.00 | 533 | 35 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 377 | 150.00/cwt | 150.00–150.00 | 566 | 46 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,505 | 51.60/cwt | 49.50–54.50 | 777 | 22 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,346 | 55.54/cwt | 52.00–58.50 | 748 | 18 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 831 | 122.00/cwt | 122.00–122.00 | 1,014 | 16 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 933 | 119.00/cwt | 119.00–119.00 | 1,110 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 819 | 130.00/cwt | 130.00–130.00 | 1,065 | 6 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 444 | 140.00/cwt | 140.00–140.00 | 622 | 17 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,645 | 71.50/cwt | 71.50–71.50 | 1,176 | 2 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,770 | 88.00/cwt | 88.00–88.00 | 1,558 | 1 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 330 | 211.00/cwt | 211.00–211.00 | 696 | 15 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2Unweaned | — | 440 | 133.00/cwt | 133.00–133.00 | 585 | 16 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 715 | 131.00/cwt | 131.00–131.00 | 937 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,178 | 53.67/cwt | 52.00–55.00 | 632 | 19 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,083 | 47.16/cwt | 46.00–48.50 | 511 | 3 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,705 | 72.50/cwt | 72.50–72.50 | 1,236 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,212 | 49.46/cwt | 48.00–51.50 | 599 | 56 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,527 | 69.06/cwt | 67.00–70.00 | 1,055 | 6 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,921 | 79.00/cwt | 77.50–80.50 | 1,518 | 4 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,180 | 62.00/cwt | 62.00–62.00 | 732 | 11 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 868 | 36.00/cwt | 36.00–36.00 | 312 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,153 | 42.36/cwt | 41.00–43.00 | 488 | 6 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,368 | 64.45/cwt | 59.00–70.00 | 882 | 2 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,352 | 64.22/cwt | 64.00–64.50 | 868 | 36 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,196 | 45.53/cwt | 44.00–48.00 | 545 | 17 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,372 | 49.50/cwt | 49.50–49.50 | 679 | 9 |
Compared to last Monday: Feeder cattle were all too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however steady to higher undertones were noticed on unweaned calves. Not enough yearlings tested to develop any market trend. CME positions saw sharply lower prices today with over triple digit losses. The October contract closed 3.45 lower, November 5.00 lower and January 4.20 lower. Market activity today was mostly moderate. Weigh up cow sold on mostly moderate demand for light offerings. A two tier market continues to be seen as cows suitable to feed sell with a strong premium to cows destined for slaughter. Both slaughter and feeding cows sold fully steady this week. Quality was average to attractive . Weigh up conditions were average and better overall than last week. Slaughter bulls were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, steady undertones were noticed. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold on mostly moderate to good demand. Quality this week was average to attractive. Offerings sold steady to firm in a narrow comparison.
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 21 | — | 1,099 | 62.00–71.00 | 65.94 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 52 | — | 959 | 82.00–93.00 | 90.49 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 6 | — | 1,168 | 57.50 | 57.50 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 830 | 73.00 | 73.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 45 | — | 1,233 | 985.00–1,085.00 | 1,027.66 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 72 | — | 381 | 191.00–205.00 | 195.82 |
| 15 | — | 330 | 211.00 | 211.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 933 | 119.00 | 119.00 |
| 6 | — | 819 | 130.00 | 130.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 35 | — | 323 | 165.00 | 165.00 |
| 46 | — | 377 | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| 17 | — | 444 | 140.00 | 140.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 16 | — | 831 | 122.00 | 122.00 |
| 1 | — | 715 | 131.00 | 131.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 16 | — | 440 | 133.00 | 133.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 22 | — | 1,505 | 49.50–54.50 | 51.60 |
| 2 | — | 1,368 | 59.00–70.00 | 64.45 |
| 9 | — | 1,372 | 49.50 | 49.50 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 18 | — | 1,346 | 52.00–58.50 | 55.54 |
| 36 | — | 1,352 | 64.00–64.50 | 64.22 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,645 | 71.50 | 71.50 |
| 6 | — | 1,527 | 67.00–70.00 | 69.06 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 19 | — | 1,178 | 52.00–55.00 | 53.67 |
| 3 | — | 1,083 | 46.00–48.50 | 47.16 |
| 11 | — | 1,180 | 62.00 | 62.00 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 56 | — | 1,212 | 48.00–51.50 | 49.46 |
| 6 | — | 1,153 | 41.00–43.00 | 42.36 |
| 17 | — | 1,196 | 44.00–48.00 | 45.53 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 868 | 36.00 | 36.00 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,770 | 88.00 | 88.00 |
| 2 | — | 1,705 | 72.50 | 72.50 |
| 4 | — | 1,921 | 77.50–80.50 | 79.00 |