Compared to two weeks ago: Yearling steers over 750 lbs, and yearling heifers over 700 lbs sold mostly 3.00-6.00 higher. Unweaned calves were not tested last sale thus no comparisons can be made. Demand for yearlings was mostly moderate to good while demand for calves was mostly light to moderate. Quality this week was average to attractive. Most feeders were coming out of dry country and were in light flesh. Buyer attendance was mostly good this sale with many buyers in the stands. Market activity was mostly active this week. Weigh up cows sold on mostly moderate to good demand for light to moderate offerings. Feeding buyers were very active this sale with sever additional buyers in the market purchasing cows for feed. Packers showed a desire to purchase at least a portion of the cow offerings and were willing to give more money in order to secure offerings. Slaughter cows sold mostly steady to 3.00 higher. Feeding cows sold mostly 3.00-5.00 higher. Slaughter bulls sold mostly 2.00 lower. Feeding bull demand was significantly lower this sale with fewer participants seen this week. Weigh up conditions were mostly average to below average this week. Cows started the day offering average weigh up conditions however warmer weather was seen in the afternoon and weigh up conditions deteriorated quickly as the sale progressed.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 829 | 134.41 | 1,114 | 868 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 825 | 132.63 | 1,094 | 48 |
| Large 1 | 1,015 | 123.38 | 1,252 | 8thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,699 | 80.93 | 1,375 | 135 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | High | 1,505 | 66.94 | 1,007 | 54 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Very Low | 1,400 | 64.28 | 900 | 99 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Very Low | 1,219 | 55.62 | 678 | 66 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 518 | 150.00/cwt | 150.00–150.00 | 777 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 635 | 135.08/cwt | 131.50–138.00 | 858 | 24 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 935 | 75.00/cwt | 75.00–75.00 | 701 | 1 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 770 | 137.29/cwt | 135.00–138.75 | 1,057 | 142 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 682 | 138.00/cwt | 138.00–138.00 | 941 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 823 | 135.34/cwt | 133.50–135.75 | 1,114 | 157 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 396 | 152.00/cwt | 152.00–152.00 | 602 | 4 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,083 | 73.45/cwt | 69.00–78.00 | 795 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 841 | 133.45/cwt | 130.50–134.50 | 1,122 | 22 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 456 | 165.00/cwt | 165.00–165.00 | 752 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 837 | 144.64/cwt | 143.75–145.25 | 1,211 | 22 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 456 | 144.07/cwt | 142.50–145.00 | 657 | 16 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 739 | 148.50/cwt | 148.50–148.50 | 1,097 | 6 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 736 | 134.00/cwt | 134.00–134.00 | 986 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Natural | — | 874 | 144.75/cwt | 144.75–144.75 | 1,265 | 51 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 966 | 128.96/cwt | 126.00–132.00 | 1,246 | 90 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 916 | 130.37/cwt | 128.00–132.00 | 1,194 | 97 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 791 | 147.50/cwt | 147.50–147.50 | 1,167 | 9 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 593 | 152.50/cwt | 152.50–152.50 | 904 | 16 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,638 | 76.01/cwt | 71.00–78.50 | 1,245 | 25 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,555 | 48.00/cwt | 48.00–48.00 | 746 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,133 | 50.11/cwt | 50.00–50.50 | 568 | 5 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,219 | 56.83/cwt | 52.50–57.75 | 693 | 21 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,322 | 59.41/cwt | 55.00–61.50 | 785 | 12 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,362 | 59.66/cwt | 56.00–60.00 | 813 | 15 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,469 | 75.84/cwt | 71.00–78.00 | 1,114 | 6 |
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 1,210 | 75.00/cwt | 75.00–75.00 | 908 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,263 | 54.73/cwt | 51.50–58.50 | 691 | 32 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,790 | 82.25/cwt | 78.00–84.50 | 1,472 | 82 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,282 | 81.48/cwt | 78.50–84.50 | 1,045 | 14 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,470 | 67.14/cwt | 65.50–68.50 | 987 | 33 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,587 | 68.22/cwt | 67.75–70.50 | 1,083 | 17 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,960 | 87.06/cwt | 85.50–89.00 | 1,706 | 7 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,456 | 67.49/cwt | 67.00–68.50 | 983 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 867 | 133.68/cwt | 130.00–135.75 | 1,159 | 170 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,419 | 64.92/cwt | 60.00–65.75 | 921 | 15 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,299 | 65.35/cwt | 60.50–66.00 | 849 | 16 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,097 | 59.43/cwt | 59.00–59.50 | 652 | 8 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,513 | 65.00/cwt | 65.00–65.00 | 983 | 2 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,464 | 66.43/cwt | 65.25–67.50 | 973 | 35 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,175 | 65.00/cwt | 65.00–65.00 | 764 | 1 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 443 | 165.00/cwt | 165.00–165.00 | 731 | 6 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 745 | 139.04/cwt | 138.00–139.50 | 1,036 | 118 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 878 | 132.00/cwt | 132.00–132.00 | 1,159 | 10 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Natural | — | 757 | 152.25/cwt | 152.25–152.25 | 1,153 | 25 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,042 | 102.50/cwt | 102.50–102.50 | 1,068 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 904 | 138.81/cwt | 136.50–139.75 | 1,255 | 28 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Full | — | 969 | 123.59/cwt | 123.00–124.00 | 1,198 | 15 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Full | — | 885 | 129.50/cwt | 128.00–129.75 | 1,146 | 35 |
| Steers | Medium 1 | — | 648 | 153.00/cwt | 153.00–153.00 | 991 | 12 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium 1 | — | 731 | 935.00/cwt | 935.00–935.00 | 6,835 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium 1Natural | — | 661 | 154.00/cwt | 154.00–154.00 | 1,018 | 10 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 793 | 134.00/cwt | 134.00–134.00 | 1,063 | 12 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 770 | 144.00/cwt | 144.00–144.00 | 1,109 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 864 | 128.65/cwt | 128.50–129.00 | 1,112 | 10 |
| Bulls | Large 1Unweaned | — | 431 | 138.00/cwt | 138.00–138.00 | 595 | 4 |
| Heifers | Large 1 | — | 1,015 | 123.38/cwt | 122.25–124.50 | 1,252 | 8 |
Compared to two weeks ago: Yearling steers over 750 lbs, and yearling heifers over 700 lbs sold mostly 3.00-6.00 higher. Unweaned calves were not tested last sale thus no comparisons can be made. Demand for yearlings was mostly moderate to good while demand for calves was mostly light to moderate. Quality this week was average to attractive. Most feeders were coming out of dry country and were in light flesh. Buyer attendance was mostly good this sale with many buyers in the stands. Market activity was mostly active this week. Weigh up cows sold on mostly moderate to good demand for light to moderate offerings. Feeding buyers were very active this sale with sever additional buyers in the market purchasing cows for feed. Packers showed a desire to purchase at least a portion of the cow offerings and were willing to give more money in order to secure offerings. Slaughter cows sold mostly steady to 3.00 higher. Feeding cows sold mostly 3.00-5.00 higher. Slaughter bulls sold mostly 2.00 lower. Feeding bull demand was significantly lower this sale with fewer participants seen this week. Weigh up conditions were mostly average to below average this week. Cows started the day offering average weigh up conditions however warmer weather was seen in the afternoon and weigh up conditions deteriorated quickly as the sale progressed.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 518 | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| 3 | — | 682 | 138.00 | 138.00 |
| 4 | — | 456 | 165.00 | 165.00 |
| 6 | — | 443 | 165.00 | 165.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 22 | — | 837 | 143.75–145.25 | 144.64 |
| 9 | — | 791 | 147.50 | 147.50 |
| 16 | — | 593 | 152.50 | 152.50 |
| 28 | — | 904 | 136.50–139.75 | 138.81 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 739 | 148.50 | 148.50 |
| 10 | — | 878 | 132.00 | 132.00 |
| 3 | — | 770 | 144.00 | 144.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Natural$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 51 | — | 874 | 144.75 | 144.75 |
| 25 | — | 757 | 152.25 | 152.25 |
| Steers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 12 | — | 648 | 153.00 | 153.00 |
| Steers — Medium 1 · Natural$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 661 | 154.00 | 154.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 24 | — | 635 | 131.50–138.00 | 135.08 |
| 142 | — | 770 | 135.00–138.75 | 137.29 |
| 157 | — | 823 | 133.50–135.75 | 135.34 |
| 90 | — | 966 | 126.00–132.00 | 128.96 |
| 97 | — | 916 | 128.00–132.00 | 130.37 |
| 170 | — | 867 | 130.00–135.75 | 133.68 |
| 118 | — | 745 | 138.00–139.50 | 139.04 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 396 | 152.00 | 152.00 |
| 16 | — | 456 | 142.50–145.00 | 144.07 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 22 | — | 841 | 130.50–134.50 | 133.45 |
| 4 | — | 736 | 134.00 | 134.00 |
| 12 | — | 793 | 134.00 | 134.00 |
| 10 | — | 864 | 128.50–129.00 | 128.65 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Full$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 15 | — | 969 | 123.00–124.00 | 123.59 |
| 35 | — | 885 | 128.00–129.75 | 129.50 |
| Heifers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 1,015 | 122.25–124.50 | 123.38 |
| Bulls — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 1,042 | 102.50 | 102.50 |
| Bulls — Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 431 | 138.00 | 138.00 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 935 | 75.00 | 75.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 7 | — | 1,083 | 69.00–78.00 | 73.45 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 1,175 | 65.00 | 65.00 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 8 | — | 731 | 935.00 | 935.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 25 | — | 1,638 | 71.00–78.50 | 76.01 |
| 82 | — | 1,790 | 78.00–84.50 | 82.25 |
| 7 | — | 1,960 | 85.50–89.00 | 87.06 |
| Bulls — Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 1,469 | 71.00–78.00 | 75.84 |
| 14 | — | 1,282 | 78.50–84.50 | 81.48 |
| Bulls — Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,210 | 75.00 | 75.00 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,555 | 48.00 | 48.00 |
| 15 | — | 1,362 | 56.00–60.00 | 59.66 |
| 7 | — | 1,456 | 67.00–68.50 | 67.49 |
| 16 | — | 1,299 | 60.50–66.00 | 65.35 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 1,133 | 50.00–50.50 | 50.11 |
| 32 | — | 1,263 | 51.50–58.50 | 54.73 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 21 | — | 1,219 | 52.50–57.75 | 56.83 |
| 8 | — | 1,097 | 59.00–59.50 | 59.43 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 12 | — | 1,322 | 55.00–61.50 | 59.41 |
| 33 | — | 1,470 | 65.50–68.50 | 67.14 |
| 15 | — | 1,419 | 60.00–65.75 | 64.92 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 17 | — | 1,587 | 67.75–70.50 | 68.22 |
| 35 | — | 1,464 | 65.25–67.50 | 66.43 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,513 | 65.00 | 65.00 |