Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however steady to higher undertones were noticed on both steers and heifers. Quality this week was mostly average to attractive. The majority of feeders were offered as load lots, with a few small packages on offer as well. Demand for load lots was mostly good, while packages sold on mostly light to moderate demand. Market activity this week was mostly active with many bidders actively bidding on offerings. Weigh up cows sold on mostly moderate demand for moderate to heavy offerings. Quality this week was mostly average to very attractive. Many ranchers are starting to brand and are bringing open or cows that lost calves to town. Packers opted to send most of the cows on offer this week to feed. Weigh up conditions were mixed this week as cows started the day offering buyers above average weigh up conditions, however cows pushed excess fill as the day warmed and the sale ran into the afternoon. Feeding cows sold generally steady while slaughter cows sold steady to weak on all classes. Slaughter bulls sold mostly steady to weak. Young age cows suitable to feed or re-breed sold mostly 5.00-10.00 higher. Demand for re-breeding cows was very good this week. Quality was average to very attractive.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 527 | 155.17 | 818 | 56 |
| Medium and Large 1 | 726 | 146.02 | 1,060 | 366 |
| Medium 2 | 497 | 143.50 | 713 | 17thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,665 | 82.66 | 1,376 | 55 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | High | 1,600 | 61.63 | 986 | 4thin |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Low | 1,403 | 59.68 | 837 | 17 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Very Low | 1,130 | 54.96 | 621 | 106 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | — | 1,381 | 75.43/cwt | 71.00–79.00 | 1,042 | 9 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,995 | 92.85/cwt | 91.00–96.50 | 1,852 | 10 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,748 | 85.18/cwt | 80.00–90.00 | 1,489 | 29 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,397 | 57.09/cwt | 56.50–57.50 | 798 | 5 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,408 | 60.22/cwt | 57.50–61.50 | 848 | 10 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,755 | 63.50/cwt | 63.50–63.50 | 1,114 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,210 | 67.97/cwt | 60.00–93.00 | 822 | 119 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,295 | 60.51/cwt | 56.50–62.50 | 784 | 40 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,459 | 62.26/cwt | 57.50–63.50 | 908 | 90 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,020 | 94.22/cwt | 71.00–111.00 | 961 | 77 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 937 | 85.70/cwt | 83.00–86.00 | 803 | 9 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,448 | 1,575.00/cwt | 1,575.00–1,575.00 | 22,806 | 3 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,408 | 1,188.31/cwt | 1,050.00–1,410.00 | 16,731 | 22 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,368 | 1,710.00/cwt | 1,710.00–1,710.00 | 23,393 | 9 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,544 | 1,500.00/cwt | 1,500.00–1,500.00 | 23,160 | 4 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,210 | 1,804.14/cwt | 1,685.00–1,875.00 | 21,830 | 36 |
| Heifer Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,152 | 1,860.00/cwt | 1,860.00–1,860.00 | 21,427 | 21 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 544 | 161.50/cwt | 161.50–161.50 | 879 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 659 | 138.50/cwt | 138.50–138.50 | 913 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium 2 | — | 497 | 143.50/cwt | 143.50–143.50 | 713 | 17 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 594 | 145.94/cwt | 145.50–147.00 | 867 | 10 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 465 | 161.00/cwt | 161.00–161.00 | 749 | 30 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 709 | 138.00/cwt | 138.00–138.00 | 978 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 451 | 134.00/cwt | 134.00–134.00 | 604 | 19 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 524 | 176.00/cwt | 176.00–176.00 | 922 | 20 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 643 | 147.63/cwt | 147.00–150.25 | 949 | 25 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 864 | 132.50/cwt | 132.50–132.50 | 1,145 | 66 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 575 | 164.75/cwt | 164.75–164.75 | 947 | 77 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 777 | 139.40/cwt | 132.25–139.75 | 1,083 | 171 |
| Heifers | Medium 2 | — | 462 | 117.50/cwt | 117.50–117.50 | 543 | 17 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 771 | 117.89/cwt | 117.50–119.50 | 909 | 15 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 702 | 124.00/cwt | 124.00–124.00 | 870 | 16 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 521 | 137.00/cwt | 137.00–137.00 | 714 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 445 | 146.00/cwt | 146.00–146.00 | 650 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 638 | 124.00/cwt | 124.00–124.00 | 791 | 11 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,548 | 61.00/cwt | 60.00–62.50 | 944 | 3 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,268 | 42.93/cwt | 41.00–45.00 | 544 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,224 | 62.36/cwt | 62.00–63.00 | 763 | 10 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,390 | 63.48/cwt | 63.00–64.00 | 882 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,173 | 58.79/cwt | 57.00–61.50 | 690 | 25 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,121 | 53.26/cwt | 46.00–56.50 | 597 | 59 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 1,217 | 1,025.00/cwt | 1,025.00–1,025.00 | 12,474 | 5 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1Broken Mouth | — | 1,270 | 1,187.51/cwt | 1,125.00–1,350.00 | 15,081 | 21 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1Broken Mouth | — | 1,339 | 1,346.62/cwt | 1,225.00–1,435.00 | 18,031 | 59 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1-2Broken Mouth | — | 1,347 | 1,050.00/cwt | 1,050.00–1,050.00 | 14,144 | 5 |
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 1,265 | 81.00/cwt | 81.00–81.00 | 1,025 | 1 |
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 1,207 | 64.63/cwt | 61.00–66.00 | 780 | 6 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 954 | 50.40/cwt | 49.00–54.50 | 481 | 10 |
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however steady to higher undertones were noticed on both steers and heifers. Quality this week was mostly average to attractive. The majority of feeders were offered as load lots, with a few small packages on offer as well. Demand for load lots was mostly good, while packages sold on mostly light to moderate demand. Market activity this week was mostly active with many bidders actively bidding on offerings. Weigh up cows sold on mostly moderate demand for moderate to heavy offerings. Quality this week was mostly average to very attractive. Many ranchers are starting to brand and are bringing open or cows that lost calves to town. Packers opted to send most of the cows on offer this week to feed. Weigh up conditions were mixed this week as cows started the day offering buyers above average weigh up conditions, however cows pushed excess fill as the day warmed and the sale ran into the afternoon. Feeding cows sold generally steady while slaughter cows sold steady to weak on all classes. Slaughter bulls sold mostly steady to weak. Young age cows suitable to feed or re-breed sold mostly 5.00-10.00 higher. Demand for re-breeding cows was very good this week. Quality was average to very attractive.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 1,381 | 71.00–79.00 | 75.43 |
| 10 | — | 1,995 | 91.00–96.50 | 92.85 |
| 29 | — | 1,748 | 80.00–90.00 | 85.18 |
| Bulls — Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,265 | 81.00 | 81.00 |
| 6 | — | 1,207 | 61.00–66.00 | 64.63 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 1,397 | 56.50–57.50 | 57.09 |
| 10 | — | 1,408 | 57.50–61.50 | 60.22 |
| 2 | — | 1,390 | 63.00–64.00 | 63.48 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,755 | 63.50 | 63.50 |
| 3 | — | 1,548 | 60.00–62.50 | 61.00 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,268 | 41.00–45.00 | 42.93 |
| 10 | — | 1,224 | 62.00–63.00 | 62.36 |
| 25 | — | 1,173 | 57.00–61.50 | 58.79 |
| 59 | — | 1,121 | 46.00–56.50 | 53.26 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 954 | 49.00–54.50 | 50.40 |
| 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 | 119 | — | 1,210 | 60.00–93.00 | 67.97 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 40 | — | 1,295 | 56.50–62.50 | 60.51 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 90 | — | 1,459 | 57.50–63.50 | 62.26 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 77 | — | 1,020 | 71.00–111.00 | 94.22 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 9 | — | 937 | 83.00–86.00 | 85.70 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 1,448 | 1,575.00 | 1,575.00 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 22 | — | 1,408 | 1,050.00–1,410.00 | 1,188.31 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 9 | — | 1,368 | 1,710.00 | 1,710.00 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 4 | — | 1,544 | 1,500.00 | 1,500.00 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 36 | — | 1,210 | 1,685.00–1,875.00 | 1,804.14 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 5 | — | 1,217 | 1,025.00 | 1,025.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1 · Broken Mouth$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 21 | — | 1,270 | 1,125.00–1,350.00 | 1,187.51 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 59 | — | 1,339 | 1,225.00–1,435.00 | 1,346.62 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1-2 · Broken Mouth$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 5 | — | 1,347 | 1,050.00 | 1,050.00 |
| Heifer Pairs — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 21 | — | 1,152 | 1,860.00 | 1,860.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 544 | 161.50 | 161.50 |
| 8 | — | 659 | 138.50 | 138.50 |
| 10 | — | 594 | 145.50–147.00 | 145.94 |
| 30 | — | 465 | 161.00 | 161.00 |
| Steers — Medium 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 17 | — | 497 | 143.50 | 143.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 709 | 138.00 | 138.00 |
| 20 | — | 524 | 176.00 | 176.00 |
| 25 | — | 643 | 147.00–150.25 | 147.63 |
| 66 | — | 864 | 132.50 | 132.50 |
| 77 | — | 575 | 164.75 | 164.75 |
| 171 | — | 777 | 132.25–139.75 | 139.40 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 19 | — | 451 | 134.00 | 134.00 |
| 4 | — | 521 | 137.00 | 137.00 |
| 5 | — | 445 | 146.00 | 146.00 |
| 11 | — | 638 | 124.00 | 124.00 |
| Heifers — Medium 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 17 | — | 462 | 117.50 | 117.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 15 | — | 771 | 117.50–119.50 | 117.89 |
| 16 | — | 702 | 124.00 | 124.00 |