Compared to last week: Steer calves 450-749 lbs sold mostly 1.00-5.00 higher, all other weights of steers were too lightly tested to develop any market trend. Feeder heifers 500-599 lbs offered the best test this week, selling steady to 4.00 higher. All other classes of heifers were too lightly tested either this week or last to develop an accurate market trend, however steady undertones were noticed on heifers weighing less than 500 lbs and higher undertones were noticed on heifers over 600 lbs. Quality this week was average to attractive. Most cattle on offer were light fleshed. Demand for cattle to develop into yearlings was mostly good to very good again this week. Several attractive sets of replacement quality heifers were on offer this week. These offerings sold on mostly good demand. Market activity was mostly active this week. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good demand for moderate offerings. All cows on offer this week are destined for immediate harvest as packers showed good demand for all slaughter cows. All classes of slaughter cows were too lightly tested last week to develop an accurate market trend, however higher undertones were noticed. Feeding cows were not tested this week. Slaughter bulls were too lightly tested last week to trend, however higher undertones were noticed. Young age cows suitable to feed or re-breed were not well compared. A heavy offering of bred cattle were on offer this week. Demand was mostly good to very good on an attractive quality offering.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium 1-2 | 428 | 163.50 | 700 | 14thin |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 508 | 154.12 | 783 | 24 |
| Medium and Large 1 | 605 | 150.30 | 910 | 753 |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | High | 1,633 | 76.36 | 1,247 | 25 |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75% | Average | 1,643 | 65.39 | 1,074 | 6thin |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Low | 1,456 | 63.40 | 923 | 34 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | High | 1,353 | 60.50 | 819 | 52 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Very Low | 1,189 | 53.46 | 636 | 66 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 1,007 | 1,225.00/cwt | 1,225.00–1,225.00 | 12,336 | 13 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 373 | 174.34/cwt | 172.00–175.00 | 650 | 38 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 461 | 173.50/cwt | 173.50–173.50 | 800 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 607 | 162.00/cwt | 162.00–162.00 | 983 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 435 | 187.00/cwt | 187.00–187.00 | 813 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 476 | 190.81/cwt | 185.00–195.50 | 908 | 97 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 658 | 158.72/cwt | 154.00–162.00 | 1,044 | 96 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 587 | 173.26/cwt | 167.00–174.00 | 1,017 | 96 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 543 | 181.91/cwt | 176.00–184.00 | 988 | 94 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 975 | 105.69/cwt | 96.00–108.00 | 1,030 | 8 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,082 | 1,628.81/cwt | 1,450.00–1,725.00 | 17,624 | 108 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium 1-2 | — | 1,098 | 1,200.00/cwt | 1,200.00–1,200.00 | 13,176 | 5 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium 1 | — | 890 | 1,441.97/cwt | 1,350.00–1,460.00 | 12,834 | 60 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1Broken Mouth | — | 1,253 | 922.62/cwt | 850.00–950.00 | 11,560 | 91 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 433 | 195.92/cwt | 193.00–205.00 | 848 | 32 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 644 | 160.00/cwt | 160.00–160.00 | 1,030 | 18 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 356 | 221.20/cwt | 218.00–224.00 | 787 | 17 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 544 | 171.00/cwt | 171.00–171.00 | 930 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 518 | 155.00/cwt | 155.00–155.00 | 803 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Replacement | — | 716 | 137.97/cwt | 135.50–139.25 | 988 | 132 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Replacement | — | 668 | 136.50/cwt | 136.50–136.50 | 912 | 52 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 617 | 148.50/cwt | 146.00–153.50 | 916 | 145 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 587 | 154.96/cwt | 150.50–159.00 | 910 | 141 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 451 | 170.00/cwt | 170.00–170.00 | 767 | 10 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,315 | 1,178.71/cwt | 1,100.00–1,250.00 | 15,500 | 4 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,278 | 1,425.37/cwt | 1,400.00–1,500.00 | 18,216 | 8 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,059 | 1,567.05/cwt | 1,475.00–1,600.00 | 16,595 | 96 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 1,207 | 815.36/cwt | 735.00–835.00 | 9,841 | 54 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 1,384 | 860.00/cwt | 860.00–860.00 | 11,902 | 8 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 932 | 91.43/cwt | 83.00–101.00 | 852 | 16 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,090 | 84.00/cwt | 84.00–84.00 | 1,756 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,738 | 79.43/cwt | 77.00–82.50 | 1,380 | 11 |
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 1,285 | 68.50/cwt | 68.50–68.50 | 880 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,528 | 73.56/cwt | 67.00–77.00 | 1,124 | 12 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,425 | 64.00/cwt | 64.00–64.00 | 912 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,427 | 53.34/cwt | 50.00–56.50 | 761 | 8 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,338 | 61.75/cwt | 57.50–63.00 | 826 | 43 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,471 | 58.92/cwt | 58.00–62.00 | 867 | 4 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,454 | 64.00/cwt | 64.00–64.00 | 931 | 30 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,348 | 40.32/cwt | 38.00–43.00 | 544 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,189 | 57.94/cwt | 55.50–59.00 | 689 | 32 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 963 | 48.03/cwt | 44.00–52.00 | 463 | 2 |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75% | — | 1,643 | 65.39/cwt | 65.25–66.00 | 1,074 | 6 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,193 | 49.92/cwt | 45.00–55.00 | 596 | 30 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 518 | 164.99/cwt | 159.00–168.00 | 855 | 95 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 675 | 137.04/cwt | 136.00–140.75 | 925 | 76 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 741 | 148.50/cwt | 148.50–148.50 | 1,100 | 77 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 423 | 173.80/cwt | 173.50–174.00 | 735 | 33 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 466 | 169.35/cwt | 165.50–175.00 | 789 | 21 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 789 | 124.00/cwt | 124.00–124.00 | 978 | 20 |
| Heifers | Medium 1-2 | — | 428 | 163.50/cwt | 163.50–163.50 | 700 | 14 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 543 | 155.00/cwt | 155.00–155.00 | 842 | 5 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 550 | 152.00/cwt | 152.00–152.00 | 836 | 4 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 403 | 172.50/cwt | 172.50–172.50 | 695 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 808 | 134.50/cwt | 134.50–134.50 | 1,087 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 908 | 127.00/cwt | 127.00–127.00 | 1,153 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 431 | 164.78/cwt | 164.00–165.00 | 710 | 14 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 629 | 135.00/cwt | 135.00–135.00 | 849 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 698 | 129.00/cwt | 129.00–129.00 | 900 | 3 |
Compared to last week: Steer calves 450-749 lbs sold mostly 1.00-5.00 higher, all other weights of steers were too lightly tested to develop any market trend. Feeder heifers 500-599 lbs offered the best test this week, selling steady to 4.00 higher. All other classes of heifers were too lightly tested either this week or last to develop an accurate market trend, however steady undertones were noticed on heifers weighing less than 500 lbs and higher undertones were noticed on heifers over 600 lbs. Quality this week was average to attractive. Most cattle on offer were light fleshed. Demand for cattle to develop into yearlings was mostly good to very good again this week. Several attractive sets of replacement quality heifers were on offer this week. These offerings sold on mostly good demand. Market activity was mostly active this week. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good demand for moderate offerings. All cows on offer this week are destined for immediate harvest as packers showed good demand for all slaughter cows. All classes of slaughter cows were too lightly tested last week to develop an accurate market trend, however higher undertones were noticed. Feeding cows were not tested this week. Slaughter bulls were too lightly tested last week to trend, however higher undertones were noticed. Young age cows suitable to feed or re-breed were not well compared. A heavy offering of bred cattle were on offer this week. Demand was mostly good to very good on an attractive quality offering.
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 13 | — | 1,007 | 1,225.00 | 1,225.00 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 54 | — | 1,207 | 735.00–835.00 | 815.36 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 8 | — | 1,384 | 860.00 | 860.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Broken Mouth$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 91 | — | 1,253 | 850.00–950.00 | 922.62 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 4 | — | 1,315 | 1,100.00–1,250.00 | 1,178.71 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 8 | — | 1,278 | 1,400.00–1,500.00 | 1,425.37 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 96 | — | 1,059 | 1,475.00–1,600.00 | 1,567.05 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 8 | — | 975 | 96.00–108.00 | 105.69 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 16 | — | 932 | 83.00–101.00 | 91.43 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 108 | — | 1,082 | 1,450.00–1,725.00 | 1,628.81 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 5 | — | 1,098 | 1,200.00 | 1,200.00 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 60 | — | 890 | 1,350.00–1,460.00 | 1,441.97 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 38 | — | 373 | 172.00–175.00 | 174.34 |
| 145 | — | 617 | 146.00–153.50 | 148.50 |
| 141 | — | 587 | 150.50–159.00 | 154.96 |
| 95 | — | 518 | 159.00–168.00 | 164.99 |
| 76 | — | 675 | 136.00–140.75 | 137.04 |
| 33 | — | 423 | 173.50–174.00 | 173.80 |
| 21 | — | 466 | 165.50–175.00 | 169.35 |
| 20 | — | 789 | 124.00 | 124.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 518 | 155.00 | 155.00 |
| 14 | — | 431 | 164.00–165.00 | 164.78 |
| 4 | — | 629 | 135.00 | 135.00 |
| 3 | — | 698 | 129.00 | 129.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Replacement$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 132 | — | 716 | 135.50–139.25 | 137.97 |
| 52 | — | 668 | 136.50 | 136.50 |
| Heifers — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 14 | — | 428 | 163.50 | 163.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 461 | 173.50 | 173.50 |
| 3 | — | 607 | 162.00 | 162.00 |
| 3 | — | 435 | 187.00 | 187.00 |
| 5 | — | 544 | 171.00 | 171.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 97 | — | 476 | 185.00–195.50 | 190.81 |
| 96 | — | 658 | 154.00–162.00 | 158.72 |
| 96 | — | 587 | 167.00–174.00 | 173.26 |
| 94 | — | 543 | 176.00–184.00 | 181.91 |
| 32 | — | 433 | 193.00–205.00 | 195.92 |
| 18 | — | 644 | 160.00 | 160.00 |
| 17 | — | 356 | 218.00–224.00 | 221.20 |
| 77 | — | 741 | 148.50 | 148.50 |
| 4 | — | 808 | 134.50 | 134.50 |
| 2 | — | 908 | 127.00 | 127.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 451 | 170.00 | 170.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 543 | 155.00 | 155.00 |
| 4 | — | 550 | 152.00 | 152.00 |
| 4 | — | 403 | 172.50 | 172.50 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 2,090 | 84.00 | 84.00 |
| 11 | — | 1,738 | 77.00–82.50 | 79.43 |
| 12 | — | 1,528 | 67.00–77.00 | 73.56 |
| Bulls — Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,285 | 68.50 | 68.50 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,425 | 64.00 | 64.00 |
| 8 | — | 1,427 | 50.00–56.50 | 53.34 |
| 43 | — | 1,338 | 57.50–63.00 | 61.75 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 1,471 | 58.00–62.00 | 58.92 |
| 30 | — | 1,454 | 64.00 | 64.00 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,348 | 38.00–43.00 | 40.32 |
| 32 | — | 1,189 | 55.50–59.00 | 57.94 |
| 30 | — | 1,193 | 45.00–55.00 | 49.92 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 963 | 44.00–52.00 | 48.03 |
| Cows — Premium White 65-75%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 1,643 | 65.25–66.00 | 65.39 |