Compared to last sale: Steer and heifer calves were too lightly tested to develop a full market trend, however steady to firm undertones were noticed on all feeders on offer. Quality this week was average to attractive. The majority of cattle on offer were in light to moderate flesh and purchased to go into grass programs. Cattle suitable to run on grass or develop into yearlings sold on mostly good demand. Feedlot ready cattle sold on mostly light to moderate demand, however demand was noticeably better than last week. Market activity this week was mostly moderate to active. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good demand for light to moderate offerings. Packer buyers purchased the majority of the cow offering for immediate harvest this week. Slaughter cows sold mostly steady to 3.00 higher. A limited selection of cows returned to feed this week as feeding buyers purchased mostly fleshy cows that were previously on feed to return to feed. Feeding cows were too lightly tested last week to develop any market trend. Slaughter bulls sold mostly 2.00-5.00 higher in a narrow comparison. Young age cows suitable to feed or re-breed were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, steady to lower undertones were noticed. Pressure from lower fed cattle markets continue to pressure feeding cow demand.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 561 | 163.33 | 917 | 9thin |
| Medium and Large 1 | 631 | 161.57 | 1,019 | 436 |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,773 | 79.26 | 1,406 | 8thin |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,541 | 61.87 | 953 | 13 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,421 | 58.71 | 834 | 14 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Very Low | 1,185 | 54.48 | 646 | 33 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 689 | 152.00/cwt | 152.00–152.00 | 1,047 | 147 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 412 | 176.96/cwt | 175.00–179.00 | 729 | 14 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 532 | 161.95/cwt | 159.00–164.00 | 862 | 23 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 624 | 144.19/cwt | 137.00–149.00 | 900 | 36 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 658 | 135.40/cwt | 133.00–137.00 | 891 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 436 | 195.00/cwt | 195.00–195.00 | 850 | 9 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 581 | 174.00/cwt | 174.00–174.00 | 1,011 | 11 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,391 | 58.87/cwt | 57.00–61.00 | 819 | 12 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 579 | 156.23/cwt | 149.00–159.50 | 905 | 54 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 475 | 171.23/cwt | 164.50–176.00 | 813 | 70 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 598 | 147.00/cwt | 147.00–147.00 | 879 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 476 | 164.00/cwt | 164.00–164.00 | 781 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 393 | 173.50/cwt | 173.50–173.50 | 682 | 12 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,547 | 62.34/cwt | 61.00–63.00 | 964 | 11 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,120 | 45.00/cwt | 45.00–45.00 | 504 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,169 | 52.07/cwt | 47.00–55.50 | 609 | 15 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,245 | 58.21/cwt | 56.50–61.50 | 725 | 15 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,550 | 63.00/cwt | 63.00–63.00 | 977 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,645 | 52.50/cwt | 52.50–52.50 | 864 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 931 | 51.77/cwt | 49.50–56.00 | 482 | 7 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 1,051 | 52.00/cwt | 49.00–59.00 | 547 | 26 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 888 | 49.39/cwt | 44.50–53.50 | 439 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 618 | 162.14/cwt | 159.00–168.00 | 1,002 | 105 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 516 | 189.40/cwt | 181.00–190.00 | 977 | 45 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 750 | 143.25/cwt | 143.25–143.25 | 1,074 | 31 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 469 | 188.88/cwt | 188.00–195.00 | 886 | 23 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 719 | 147.00/cwt | 147.00–147.00 | 1,057 | 19 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 910 | 87.00/cwt | 87.00–87.00 | 792 | 2 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 983 | 97.44/cwt | 88.00–103.00 | 958 | 24 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,186 | 60.48/cwt | 60.00–62.50 | 717 | 21 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,552 | 60.21/cwt | 59.75–62.50 | 934 | 12 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 536 | 166.00/cwt | 166.00–166.00 | 890 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 593 | 160.00/cwt | 160.00–160.00 | 949 | 4 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 770 | 97.00/cwt | 97.00–97.00 | 747 | 1 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,505 | 59.31/cwt | 58.00–60.50 | 893 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 578 | 164.25/cwt | 164.25–164.25 | 949 | 20 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 731 | 136.50/cwt | 136.50–136.50 | 998 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 765 | 135.00/cwt | 135.00–135.00 | 1,033 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 489 | 175.00/cwt | 175.00–175.00 | 856 | 11 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Full | — | 657 | 144.00/cwt | 144.00–144.00 | 946 | 7 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 520 | 163.00/cwt | 163.00–163.00 | 848 | 1 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 711 | 137.58/cwt | 135.50–139.00 | 978 | 10 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 583 | 161.00/cwt | 161.00–161.00 | 939 | 23 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,192 | 74.83/cwt | 74.00–77.00 | 1,640 | 3 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,522 | 81.92/cwt | 81.50–83.00 | 1,247 | 5 |
Compared to last sale: Steer and heifer calves were too lightly tested to develop a full market trend, however steady to firm undertones were noticed on all feeders on offer. Quality this week was average to attractive. The majority of cattle on offer were in light to moderate flesh and purchased to go into grass programs. Cattle suitable to run on grass or develop into yearlings sold on mostly good demand. Feedlot ready cattle sold on mostly light to moderate demand, however demand was noticeably better than last week. Market activity this week was mostly moderate to active. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good demand for light to moderate offerings. Packer buyers purchased the majority of the cow offering for immediate harvest this week. Slaughter cows sold mostly steady to 3.00 higher. A limited selection of cows returned to feed this week as feeding buyers purchased mostly fleshy cows that were previously on feed to return to feed. Feeding cows were too lightly tested last week to develop any market trend. Slaughter bulls sold mostly 2.00-5.00 higher in a narrow comparison. Young age cows suitable to feed or re-breed were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, steady to lower undertones were noticed. Pressure from lower fed cattle markets continue to pressure feeding cow demand.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 147 | — | 689 | 152.00 | 152.00 |
| 9 | — | 436 | 195.00 | 195.00 |
| 11 | — | 581 | 174.00 | 174.00 |
| 105 | — | 618 | 159.00–168.00 | 162.14 |
| 45 | — | 516 | 181.00–190.00 | 189.40 |
| 31 | — | 750 | 143.25 | 143.25 |
| 23 | — | 469 | 188.00–195.00 | 188.88 |
| 19 | — | 719 | 147.00 | 147.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 536 | 166.00 | 166.00 |
| 4 | — | 593 | 160.00 | 160.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 20 | — | 578 | 164.25 | 164.25 |
| 4 | — | 731 | 136.50 | 136.50 |
| 4 | — | 765 | 135.00 | 135.00 |
| 11 | — | 489 | 175.00 | 175.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Full$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 657 | 144.00 | 144.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 14 | — | 412 | 175.00–179.00 | 176.96 |
| 23 | — | 532 | 159.00–164.00 | 161.95 |
| 36 | — | 624 | 137.00–149.00 | 144.19 |
| 5 | — | 658 | 133.00–137.00 | 135.40 |
| 54 | — | 579 | 149.00–159.50 | 156.23 |
| 70 | — | 475 | 164.50–176.00 | 171.23 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 598 | 147.00 | 147.00 |
| 4 | — | 476 | 164.00 | 164.00 |
| 12 | — | 393 | 173.50 | 173.50 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 520 | 163.00 | 163.00 |
| 10 | — | 711 | 135.50–139.00 | 137.58 |
| 23 | — | 583 | 161.00 | 161.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 12 | — | 1,391 | 57.00–61.00 | 58.87 |
| 1 | — | 1,550 | 63.00 | 63.00 |
| 1 | — | 1,645 | 52.50 | 52.50 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 11 | — | 1,547 | 61.00–63.00 | 62.34 |
| 2 | — | 1,505 | 58.00–60.50 | 59.31 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,120 | 45.00 | 45.00 |
| 15 | — | 1,169 | 47.00–55.50 | 52.07 |
| 15 | — | 1,245 | 56.50–61.50 | 58.21 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 888 | 44.50–53.50 | 49.39 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 2,192 | 74.00–77.00 | 74.83 |
| 5 | — | 1,522 | 81.50–83.00 | 81.92 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 7 | — | 931 | 49.50–56.00 | 51.77 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 26 | — | 1,051 | 49.00–59.00 | 52.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 2 | — | 910 | 87.00 | 87.00 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 24 | — | 983 | 88.00–103.00 | 97.44 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 21 | — | 1,186 | 60.00–62.50 | 60.48 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 12 | — | 1,552 | 59.75–62.50 | 60.21 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 770 | 97.00 | 97.00 |