Compared to last sale: Steer calves were too lightly tested either this week or last week to develop an accurate market trend, however steady to higher undertones were noticed on all offerings. Feeder heifers sold steady to 3.00 higher. Quality this week was average to attractive. Demand for feeder cattle was moderate to good this sale. CME positions traded sharply higher pushed by sharply higher boxed beef sales over the last week. Several sets of replacement quality heifers sold today as Miles city Livestock Commission held their annual Trailhead replacement heifer special. Demand for replacement quality heifers was mostly good to very good. Market activity was mostly active as many bidders and buyers were on hand creating a very active market. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good demand for light offerings. All middle age and older cows were destined for immediate harvest as packers showed mostly good demand for all cows on offer. Lean cows sold mostly 3.00-4.00 higher, all other classes of slaughter cows were too lightly tested to trend, however higher undertones were noticed. Feeding cows were not tested this week. Slaughter bulls were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however higher undertones were noticed. Young age cows suitable to feed or re-breed were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however steady to higher undertones were noticed.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 605 | 150.60 | 911 | 508 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 579 | 142.44 | 824 | 17thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,810 | 80.41 | 1,456 | 3thin |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | High | 1,535 | 66.00 | 1,013 | 1thin |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Low | 1,710 | 56.50 | 966 | 1thin |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,170 | 53.63 | 627 | 22 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1Broken Mouth | — | 1,291 | 1,000.00/cwt | 1,000.00–1,000.00 | 12,910 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2Replacement | — | 685 | 134.50/cwt | 134.50–134.50 | 921 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2Replacement | — | 731 | 127.00/cwt | 127.00–127.00 | 928 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Replacement | — | 682 | 143.90/cwt | 139.00–144.50 | 981 | 138 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Replacement | — | 614 | 156.33/cwt | 145.50–160.50 | 960 | 78 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Replacement | — | 702 | 143.00/cwt | 143.00–143.00 | 1,004 | 51 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 481 | 161.00/cwt | 161.00–161.00 | 774 | 41 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 421 | 166.57/cwt | 160.00–167.50 | 701 | 40 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 632 | 140.75/cwt | 139.00–144.00 | 890 | 39 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 513 | 160.03/cwt | 154.00–164.00 | 821 | 33 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 706 | 124.50/cwt | 124.50–124.50 | 879 | 4 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,135 | 52.70/cwt | 47.50–56.50 | 598 | 15 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 664 | 148.50/cwt | 148.50–148.50 | 986 | 9 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 494 | 165.00/cwt | 165.00–165.00 | 815 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 659 | 142.00/cwt | 142.00–142.00 | 936 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 428 | 186.00/cwt | 186.00–186.00 | 796 | 42 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 353 | 162.00/cwt | 162.00–162.00 | 572 | 6 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 580 | 149.58/cwt | 147.00–156.50 | 868 | 79 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 502 | 163.00/cwt | 163.00–163.00 | 818 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 422 | 165.00/cwt | 165.00–165.00 | 696 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 532 | 186.50/cwt | 186.50–186.50 | 992 | 125 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 573 | 156.42/cwt | 155.00–160.00 | 896 | 70 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 286 | 190.00/cwt | 190.00–190.00 | 543 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 623 | 155.54/cwt | 150.00–158.50 | 969 | 22 |
| Bred Cows | Small and Medium 2-3 | — | 655 | 375.00/cwt | 375.00–375.00 | 2,456 | 15 |
| Bred Cows | Small and Medium 2-3 | — | 831 | 550.00/cwt | 550.00–550.00 | 4,571 | 11 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,200 | 1,475.00/cwt | 1,475.00–1,475.00 | 17,700 | 7 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,066 | 1,485.00/cwt | 1,485.00–1,485.00 | 15,830 | 4 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,256 | 1,450.00/cwt | 1,450.00–1,450.00 | 18,212 | 11 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 786 | 131.01/cwt | 129.50–131.50 | 1,030 | 8 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,147 | 63.05/cwt | 60.50–68.00 | 723 | 6 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 960 | 86.06/cwt | 83.50–90.00 | 826 | 5 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,299 | 59.89/cwt | 58.00–63.50 | 778 | 5 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,105 | 45.00/cwt | 45.00–45.00 | 497 | 2 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,710 | 56.50/cwt | 56.50–56.50 | 966 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,535 | 66.00/cwt | 66.00–66.00 | 1,013 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,868 | 83.61/cwt | 79.50–86.50 | 1,562 | 2 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,695 | 74.00/cwt | 74.00–74.00 | 1,254 | 1 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2Full | — | 499 | 157.50/cwt | 157.50–157.50 | 786 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Fancy | — | 550 | 162.00/cwt | 162.00–162.00 | 891 | 5 |
Compared to last sale: Steer calves were too lightly tested either this week or last week to develop an accurate market trend, however steady to higher undertones were noticed on all offerings. Feeder heifers sold steady to 3.00 higher. Quality this week was average to attractive. Demand for feeder cattle was moderate to good this sale. CME positions traded sharply higher pushed by sharply higher boxed beef sales over the last week. Several sets of replacement quality heifers sold today as Miles city Livestock Commission held their annual Trailhead replacement heifer special. Demand for replacement quality heifers was mostly good to very good. Market activity was mostly active as many bidders and buyers were on hand creating a very active market. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good demand for light offerings. All middle age and older cows were destined for immediate harvest as packers showed mostly good demand for all cows on offer. Lean cows sold mostly 3.00-4.00 higher, all other classes of slaughter cows were too lightly tested to trend, however higher undertones were noticed. Feeding cows were not tested this week. Slaughter bulls were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however higher undertones were noticed. Young age cows suitable to feed or re-breed were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however steady to higher undertones were noticed.
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Broken Mouth$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 7 | — | 1,291 | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 |
| Bred Cows — Small and Medium 2-3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 15 | — | 655 | 375.00 | 375.00 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 11 | — | 831 | 550.00 | 550.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 7 | — | 1,200 | 1,475.00 | 1,475.00 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 4 | — | 1,066 | 1,485.00 | 1,485.00 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 11 | — | 1,256 | 1,450.00 | 1,450.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 6 | — | 1,147 | 60.50–68.00 | 63.05 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 5 | — | 960 | 83.50–90.00 | 86.06 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Replacement$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 685 | 134.50 | 134.50 |
| 4 | — | 731 | 127.00 | 127.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Replacement$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 138 | — | 682 | 139.00–144.50 | 143.90 |
| 78 | — | 614 | 145.50–160.50 | 156.33 |
| 51 | — | 702 | 143.00 | 143.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 41 | — | 481 | 161.00 | 161.00 |
| 40 | — | 421 | 160.00–167.50 | 166.57 |
| 39 | — | 632 | 139.00–144.00 | 140.75 |
| 33 | — | 513 | 154.00–164.00 | 160.03 |
| 4 | — | 706 | 124.50 | 124.50 |
| 79 | — | 580 | 147.00–156.50 | 149.58 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 353 | 162.00 | 162.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Fancy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 550 | 162.00 | 162.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 664 | 148.50 | 148.50 |
| 42 | — | 428 | 186.00 | 186.00 |
| 125 | — | 532 | 186.50 | 186.50 |
| 70 | — | 573 | 155.00–160.00 | 156.42 |
| 4 | — | 286 | 190.00 | 190.00 |
| 22 | — | 623 | 150.00–158.50 | 155.54 |
| 8 | — | 786 | 129.50–131.50 | 131.01 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 494 | 165.00 | 165.00 |
| 5 | — | 659 | 142.00 | 142.00 |
| 3 | — | 502 | 163.00 | 163.00 |
| 3 | — | 422 | 165.00 | 165.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Full$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 499 | 157.50 | 157.50 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 15 | — | 1,135 | 47.50–56.50 | 52.70 |
| 5 | — | 1,299 | 58.00–63.50 | 59.89 |
| 2 | — | 1,105 | 45.00 | 45.00 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,710 | 56.50 | 56.50 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,535 | 66.00 | 66.00 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,868 | 79.50–86.50 | 83.61 |
| 1 | — | 1,695 | 74.00 | 74.00 |