Compared to last week: Today was the annual Trail-head yearling special. Feeder steers were too lightly tested last week to develop an accurate market trend, however higher undertones were noticed on steers under 850 lbs and weak undertones were noticed on steers over 850 lbs. Yearling heifers under 850 lbs sold mostly 5.00-7.00 lower in a narrow comparison, heifers 850-950 lbs sold weak, heifers over 950 lbs were too lightly tested last week to develop an accurate market trend, however higher undertones were noticed. Quality this week was average to attractive. Offerings were mostly offered in small to moderate size packages, with one full load of steers seen this week. Demand was mostly light to moderate for all yearlings on offer. Weigh up conditions were mostly below average again this week as many cattle were pushing fill. The stands were full of buyers this week, however buyer participation was lighter this week. Market activity was mostly moderate. Weigh up cows sold on mostly light to moderate demand for light offerings. Slaughter cows sold unevenly steady this week. Packer buyers tried to buy cows lower, however limited offerings pushed prices higher by the end of the sale as buyers tried to fill loads. Slaughter bulls sold steady to weak. Feeding buyers continue to show moderate to good demand for bulls as they buyer bulls away from packers. Weigh up conditions were mostly below average this week as many were very full. Feeding cows were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however steady to weak undertones were noticed.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium 1 | 631 | 152.50 | 962 | 12thin |
| Medium and Large 1 | 815 | 142.22 | 1,158 | 411 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 839 | 131.69 | 1,105 | 13thin |
| Large 1-2 | 1,004 | 124.50 | 1,250 | 6thin |
| Large 1 | 1,136 | 114.24 | 1,298 | 29 |
| Medium 2 | 786 | 105.00 | 825 | 4thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,813 | 82.95 | 1,504 | 53 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,548 | 63.69 | 986 | 24 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 1,173 | 56.72 | 665 | 49 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | High | 1,382 | 55.74 | 770 | 31 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 839 | 131.69/cwt | 130.50–133.00 | 1,105 | 13 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2Unweaned | — | 426 | 139.00/cwt | 139.00–139.00 | 592 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 767 | 131.30/cwt | 130.00–133.50 | 1,007 | 31 |
| Heifers | Medium 1 | — | 606 | 131.50/cwt | 131.50–131.50 | 797 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 958 | 124.41/cwt | 121.00–126.00 | 1,192 | 47 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 896 | 134.68/cwt | 133.25–136.50 | 1,207 | 66 |
| Heifers | Large 1Fleshy | — | 1,177 | 105.72/cwt | 97.00–106.25 | 1,244 | 34 |
| Heifers | Large 1Fleshy | — | 1,003 | 112.00/cwt | 112.00–112.00 | 1,123 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 886 | 125.00/cwt | 125.00–125.00 | 1,108 | 6 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2Unweaned | — | 425 | 152.50/cwt | 152.50–152.50 | 648 | 7 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 1,110 | 56.50/cwt | 56.50–56.50 | 627 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,208 | 73.66/cwt | 73.50–74.00 | 890 | 3 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 900 | 77.00/cwt | 77.00–77.00 | 693 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,444 | 61.62/cwt | 57.50–65.00 | 890 | 17 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 660 | 136.31/cwt | 135.00–138.50 | 900 | 42 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 738 | 130.75/cwt | 130.25–131.50 | 965 | 15 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 733 | 150.33/cwt | 145.00–151.00 | 1,102 | 111 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 779 | 144.13/cwt | 142.50–146.50 | 1,123 | 76 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 866 | 127.35/cwt | 126.00–129.00 | 1,103 | 82 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,253 | 67.30/cwt | 63.00–70.00 | 843 | 9 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 814 | 142.35/cwt | 138.25–143.75 | 1,159 | 56 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,485 | 66.50/cwt | 66.50–66.50 | 988 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,227 | 62.20/cwt | 61.00–63.00 | 763 | 7 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,863 | 84.96/cwt | 81.50–87.50 | 1,583 | 40 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,347 | 62.82/cwt | 62.50–63.50 | 846 | 3 |
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 1,245 | 84.00/cwt | 84.00–84.00 | 1,046 | 1 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,551 | 63.25/cwt | 63.25–63.25 | 981 | 17 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,382 | 54.55/cwt | 50.25–60.50 | 754 | 27 |
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 1,293 | 73.67/cwt | 72.00–75.00 | 953 | 3 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,164 | 55.81/cwt | 51.50–60.50 | 650 | 42 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,794 | 75.50/cwt | 72.00–81.00 | 1,354 | 8 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,110 | 89.00/cwt | 89.00–89.00 | 1,878 | 1 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,593 | 69.56/cwt | 68.25–71.50 | 1,108 | 4 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,474 | 58.36/cwt | 58.00–59.00 | 860 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 681 | 152.91/cwt | 150.00–153.50 | 1,041 | 26 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 712 | 136.50/cwt | 136.50–136.50 | 972 | 30 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 810 | 128.74/cwt | 128.00–129.50 | 1,043 | 14 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 920 | 125.40/cwt | 124.00–127.50 | 1,154 | 89 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 964 | 127.60/cwt | 127.25–128.00 | 1,230 | 19 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 938 | 132.46/cwt | 131.25–133.25 | 1,242 | 57 |
| Steers | Large 1Fleshy | — | 1,200 | 110.00/cwt | 110.00–110.00 | 1,320 | 18 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,083 | 94.00/cwt | 94.00–94.00 | 1,018 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium 2 | — | 786 | 105.00/cwt | 105.00–105.00 | 825 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium 1 | — | 631 | 152.50/cwt | 152.50–152.50 | 962 | 12 |
| Steers | Large 1-2 | — | 1,004 | 124.50/cwt | 124.50–124.50 | 1,250 | 6 |
| Heifers | Large 1 | — | 1,018 | 120.81/cwt | 117.50–122.25 | 1,230 | 28 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,045 | 98.00/cwt | 98.00–98.00 | 1,024 | 1 |
| Heifers | Large 1 | — | 1,111 | 108.00/cwt | 108.00–108.00 | 1,200 | 5 |
| Steers | Large 1 | — | 1,032 | 121.18/cwt | 121.00–121.50 | 1,251 | 11 |
Compared to last week: Today was the annual Trail-head yearling special. Feeder steers were too lightly tested last week to develop an accurate market trend, however higher undertones were noticed on steers under 850 lbs and weak undertones were noticed on steers over 850 lbs. Yearling heifers under 850 lbs sold mostly 5.00-7.00 lower in a narrow comparison, heifers 850-950 lbs sold weak, heifers over 950 lbs were too lightly tested last week to develop an accurate market trend, however higher undertones were noticed. Quality this week was average to attractive. Offerings were mostly offered in small to moderate size packages, with one full load of steers seen this week. Demand was mostly light to moderate for all yearlings on offer. Weigh up conditions were mostly below average again this week as many cattle were pushing fill. The stands were full of buyers this week, however buyer participation was lighter this week. Market activity was mostly moderate. Weigh up cows sold on mostly light to moderate demand for light offerings. Slaughter cows sold unevenly steady this week. Packer buyers tried to buy cows lower, however limited offerings pushed prices higher by the end of the sale as buyers tried to fill loads. Slaughter bulls sold steady to weak. Feeding buyers continue to show moderate to good demand for bulls as they buyer bulls away from packers. Weigh up conditions were mostly below average this week as many were very full. Feeding cows were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however steady to weak undertones were noticed.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 13 | — | 839 | 130.50–133.00 | 131.69 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 66 | — | 896 | 133.25–136.50 | 134.68 |
| 111 | — | 733 | 145.00–151.00 | 150.33 |
| 76 | — | 779 | 142.50–146.50 | 144.13 |
| 56 | — | 814 | 138.25–143.75 | 142.35 |
| 26 | — | 681 | 150.00–153.50 | 152.91 |
| 19 | — | 964 | 127.25–128.00 | 127.60 |
| 57 | — | 938 | 131.25–133.25 | 132.46 |
| Steers — Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 18 | — | 1,200 | 110.00 | 110.00 |
| Steers — Medium 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 786 | 105.00 | 105.00 |
| Steers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 12 | — | 631 | 152.50 | 152.50 |
| Steers — Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 1,004 | 124.50 | 124.50 |
| Steers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 11 | — | 1,032 | 121.00–121.50 | 121.18 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 426 | 139.00 | 139.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 31 | — | 767 | 130.00–133.50 | 131.30 |
| 47 | — | 958 | 121.00–126.00 | 124.41 |
| 42 | — | 660 | 135.00–138.50 | 136.31 |
| 82 | — | 866 | 126.00–129.00 | 127.35 |
| 30 | — | 712 | 136.50 | 136.50 |
| 14 | — | 810 | 128.00–129.50 | 128.74 |
| 89 | — | 920 | 124.00–127.50 | 125.40 |
| Heifers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 606 | 131.50 | 131.50 |
| Heifers — Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 34 | — | 1,177 | 97.00–106.25 | 105.72 |
| 4 | — | 1,003 | 112.00 | 112.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 886 | 125.00 | 125.00 |
| 15 | — | 738 | 130.25–131.50 | 130.75 |
| Heifers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 28 | — | 1,018 | 117.50–122.25 | 120.81 |
| 5 | — | 1,111 | 108.00 | 108.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 425 | 152.50 | 152.50 |
| Bulls — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,083 | 94.00 | 94.00 |
| 1 | — | 1,045 | 98.00 | 98.00 |
| 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 | 1 | — | 1,110 | 56.50 | 56.50 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 900 | 77.00 | 77.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 1,208 | 73.50–74.00 | 73.66 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 17 | — | 1,444 | 57.50–65.00 | 61.62 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 9 | — | 1,253 | 63.00–70.00 | 67.30 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,485 | 66.50 | 66.50 |
| 3 | — | 1,347 | 62.50–63.50 | 62.82 |
| 27 | — | 1,382 | 50.25–60.50 | 54.55 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 1,227 | 61.00–63.00 | 62.20 |
| 42 | — | 1,164 | 51.50–60.50 | 55.81 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 17 | — | 1,551 | 63.25 | 63.25 |
| 4 | — | 1,593 | 68.25–71.50 | 69.56 |
| 3 | — | 1,474 | 58.00–59.00 | 58.36 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 40 | — | 1,863 | 81.50–87.50 | 84.96 |
| 8 | — | 1,794 | 72.00–81.00 | 75.50 |
| 1 | — | 2,110 | 89.00 | 89.00 |
| Bulls — Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,245 | 84.00 | 84.00 |
| 3 | — | 1,293 | 72.00–75.00 | 73.67 |