Compared to last sale: Steer calves under 650 lbs sold mostly 5.00-10.00 lower, steers over 650 lbs were too lightly tested to develop any market trend. Feeder heifers 500-699 lbs sold steady to 8.00 lower. Demand for grass cattle was lower this sale as CME positions have trended lower in recent days. Buyers remain hesitant when bidding on cattle as outside influences are weighing on the market. Demand for replacement heifers was moderate to good. Competitive bidding from grass buyers and replacement buyers kept high quality sets of heifers near steady in price. Market activity this week was slow to moderate. Weigh up cows sold on mostly light to moderate demand and offerings. Packers showed light demand for slaughter cows this sale. Slaughter cows sold mostly 5.00-9.00 lower on boning and lean cows. Breaking cows were too lightly tested to trend as most of these cows returned to feed. The majority of the cow offering returned to the country to feed either by packers or by feeding buyers this week. Feeding buyers purchased a large portion of the cow offering this week. Feeding buyers showed the best demand for cows which had been on feed or were pushing some flesh. Feeding cows were too lightly tested last week to develop an accurate market trend, however lower undertones were noticed. Slaughter bulls sold mostly 5.00-7.00 lower in a narrow comparison. Young age cows suitable to feed or re-breed sold mostly 5.00 higher as feeding demand continues to improve.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 496 | 147.78 | 733 | 32 |
| Medium and Large 1 | 587 | 147.19 | 864 | 458 |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,697 | 79.25 | 1,345 | 33 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,451 | 60.56 | 879 | 5thin |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Low | 1,530 | 55.00 | 842 | 1thin |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Very Low | 1,124 | 51.05 | 574 | 56 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 731 | 115.00/cwt | 115.00–115.00 | 841 | 7 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,622 | 68.64/cwt | 61.00–73.50 | 1,113 | 5 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,091 | 87.68/cwt | 86.50–88.00 | 1,833 | 4 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,707 | 80.54/cwt | 78.00–84.00 | 1,375 | 21 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,086 | 42.15/cwt | 41.00–44.00 | 458 | 6 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,165 | 55.70/cwt | 54.00–58.50 | 649 | 19 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,134 | 49.93/cwt | 45.00–53.50 | 566 | 27 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,368 | 61.66/cwt | 57.00–65.00 | 844 | 48 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,588 | 65.31/cwt | 59.50–66.75 | 1,037 | 101 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 996 | 87.33/cwt | 72.00–105.50 | 870 | 26 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,294 | 64.90/cwt | 62.00–70.00 | 840 | 15 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,100 | 72.00/cwt | 72.00–72.00 | 792 | 1 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 533 | 161.72/cwt | 161.00–163.00 | 862 | 14 |
| Steers | Large 1 | — | 690 | 141.00/cwt | 141.00–141.00 | 973 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 484 | 173.00/cwt | 173.00–173.00 | 837 | 10 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 493 | 161.50/cwt | 155.00–165.50 | 796 | 23 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 825 | 123.37/cwt | 123.00–124.50 | 1,018 | 16 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,043 | 1,650.00/cwt | 1,650.00–1,650.00 | 17,210 | 10 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 523 | 147.70/cwt | 147.50–149.00 | 772 | 15 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 591 | 163.00/cwt | 163.00–163.00 | 963 | 29 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 654 | 153.91/cwt | 152.50–155.25 | 1,007 | 85 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 920 | 49.92/cwt | 46.00–52.00 | 459 | 4 |
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 1,250 | 77.53/cwt | 76.00–79.00 | 969 | 2 |
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 1,180 | 75.00/cwt | 75.00–75.00 | 885 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 1,149 | 58.61/cwt | 58.50–59.00 | 673 | 10 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Replacement | — | 604 | 146.00/cwt | 146.00–146.00 | 882 | 73 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Replacement | — | 553 | 156.50/cwt | 156.50–156.50 | 865 | 38 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 662 | 133.99/cwt | 127.00–135.50 | 887 | 70 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 506 | 159.87/cwt | 155.00–163.00 | 809 | 48 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 578 | 149.62/cwt | 142.00–151.50 | 865 | 46 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,530 | 55.00/cwt | 55.00–55.00 | 842 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,457 | 62.33/cwt | 60.50–63.00 | 908 | 4 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,425 | 53.50/cwt | 53.50–53.50 | 762 | 1 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 499 | 154.00/cwt | 154.00–154.00 | 768 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 648 | 127.50/cwt | 127.50–127.50 | 826 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 414 | 167.00/cwt | 167.00–167.00 | 691 | 36 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 719 | 124.00/cwt | 124.00–124.00 | 892 | 16 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 409 | 151.50/cwt | 151.50–151.50 | 620 | 10 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 606 | 145.72/cwt | 133.00–146.50 | 883 | 124 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 412 | 173.21/cwt | 170.00–176.50 | 714 | 12 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 764 | 132.37/cwt | 127.50–133.75 | 1,011 | 125 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 646 | 154.45/cwt | 152.50–156.50 | 998 | 103 |
Compared to last sale: Steer calves under 650 lbs sold mostly 5.00-10.00 lower, steers over 650 lbs were too lightly tested to develop any market trend. Feeder heifers 500-699 lbs sold steady to 8.00 lower. Demand for grass cattle was lower this sale as CME positions have trended lower in recent days. Buyers remain hesitant when bidding on cattle as outside influences are weighing on the market. Demand for replacement heifers was moderate to good. Competitive bidding from grass buyers and replacement buyers kept high quality sets of heifers near steady in price. Market activity this week was slow to moderate. Weigh up cows sold on mostly light to moderate demand and offerings. Packers showed light demand for slaughter cows this sale. Slaughter cows sold mostly 5.00-9.00 lower on boning and lean cows. Breaking cows were too lightly tested to trend as most of these cows returned to feed. The majority of the cow offering returned to the country to feed either by packers or by feeding buyers this week. Feeding buyers purchased a large portion of the cow offering this week. Feeding buyers showed the best demand for cows which had been on feed or were pushing some flesh. Feeding cows were too lightly tested last week to develop an accurate market trend, however lower undertones were noticed. Slaughter bulls sold mostly 5.00-7.00 lower in a narrow comparison. Young age cows suitable to feed or re-breed sold mostly 5.00 higher as feeding demand continues to improve.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 731 | 115.00 | 115.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 15 | — | 523 | 147.50–149.00 | 147.70 |
| 4 | — | 499 | 154.00 | 154.00 |
| 3 | — | 648 | 127.50 | 127.50 |
| 10 | — | 409 | 151.50 | 151.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Replacement$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 73 | — | 604 | 146.00 | 146.00 |
| 38 | — | 553 | 156.50 | 156.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 70 | — | 662 | 127.00–135.50 | 133.99 |
| 48 | — | 506 | 155.00–163.00 | 159.87 |
| 46 | — | 578 | 142.00–151.50 | 149.62 |
| 36 | — | 414 | 167.00 | 167.00 |
| 16 | — | 719 | 124.00 | 124.00 |
| 124 | — | 606 | 133.00–146.50 | 145.72 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 14 | — | 533 | 161.00–163.00 | 161.72 |
| 23 | — | 493 | 155.00–165.50 | 161.50 |
| 12 | — | 412 | 170.00–176.50 | 173.21 |
| Steers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 690 | 141.00 | 141.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 484 | 173.00 | 173.00 |
| 16 | — | 825 | 123.00–124.50 | 123.37 |
| 29 | — | 591 | 163.00 | 163.00 |
| 85 | — | 654 | 152.50–155.25 | 153.91 |
| 125 | — | 764 | 127.50–133.75 | 132.37 |
| 103 | — | 646 | 152.50–156.50 | 154.45 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 1,622 | 61.00–73.50 | 68.64 |
| 4 | — | 2,091 | 86.50–88.00 | 87.68 |
| 21 | — | 1,707 | 78.00–84.00 | 80.54 |
| Bulls — Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,250 | 76.00–79.00 | 77.53 |
| 1 | — | 1,180 | 75.00 | 75.00 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 1,086 | 41.00–44.00 | 42.15 |
| 19 | — | 1,165 | 54.00–58.50 | 55.70 |
| 27 | — | 1,134 | 45.00–53.50 | 49.93 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 920 | 46.00–52.00 | 49.92 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,530 | 55.00 | 55.00 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 1,457 | 60.50–63.00 | 62.33 |
| 1 | — | 1,425 | 53.50 | 53.50 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 48 | — | 1,368 | 57.00–65.00 | 61.66 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 101 | — | 1,588 | 59.50–66.75 | 65.31 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 26 | — | 996 | 72.00–105.50 | 87.33 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 15 | — | 1,294 | 62.00–70.00 | 64.90 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 1,100 | 72.00 | 72.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 10 | — | 1,149 | 58.50–59.00 | 58.61 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 10 | — | 1,043 | 1,650.00 | 1,650.00 |