Compared to last week: Steers under 500 lbs sold mostly 5.00 higher, steers 500 lbs and heavier sold steady to 5.00 higher. Yearling heifers were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however lower undertones were noticed. Heifers under 450 lbs sold 3.00-5.00 higher, 450-549 lbs heifers sold generally steady, heifers over 550 lbs sold mostly 3.00-5.00 higher in a narrow comparison. Quality this week was average to attractive, however quality overall was not as attractive as last week. Demand was mostly moderate to good for light to moderate offerings. CME positions pushed higher on differed months, with the April on out showing triple digit gains today. Market activity was mostly moderate to active. Weigh up cows sold on mostly moderate demand for light to moderate offerings. Packer buyers showed stronger demand for slaughter cows this week. The cutter cow cutout has pushed higher in recent days. The current cow cutout is 177.14. Slaughter cows sold mostly 1.00-2.00 higher. Feeding cows sold generally steady. Cow quality was mostly plain to average this week. Many cows were pushing heavy amounts of fill this week offering buyers below average weigh up conditions. Slaughter bulls were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however higher undertones were noticed as slaughter and feeding buyers competed over offerings. Young age cows suitable to rebreed sold mostly 5.00-8.00 lower. Quality was mostly average. Demand was light.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 533 | 153.51 | 819 | 659 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 458 | 148.08 | 679 | 12thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,742 | 77.43 | 1,349 | 18 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Low | 1,563 | 52.72 | 824 | 29 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,370 | 52.44 | 718 | 35 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 1,128 | 46.70 | 527 | 109 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 577 | 144.31/cwt | 140.00–152.00 | 833 | 70 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,276 | 1,334.51/cwt | 1,300.00–1,360.00 | 17,028 | 38 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1Broken Mouth | — | 1,281 | 870.93/cwt | 750.00–1,075.00 | 11,157 | 227 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,322 | 1,222.23/cwt | 975.00–1,375.00 | 16,158 | 28 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,089 | 1,555.53/cwt | 1,375.00–1,600.00 | 16,940 | 64 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 974 | 66.80/cwt | 54.50–73.00 | 651 | 32 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 957 | 1,320.28/cwt | 1,200.00–1,400.00 | 12,635 | 253 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 800 | 115.75/cwt | 115.75–115.75 | 926 | 28 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 421 | 190.80/cwt | 187.00–193.00 | 803 | 36 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 520 | 137.00/cwt | 137.00–137.00 | 712 | 5 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 862 | 111.00/cwt | 111.00–111.00 | 957 | 7 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 947 | 91.00/cwt | 91.00–91.00 | 862 | 3 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,225 | 985.00/cwt | 985.00–985.00 | 12,066 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 462 | 163.67/cwt | 159.00–165.00 | 756 | 148 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 531 | 152.08/cwt | 149.00–159.00 | 808 | 213 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 870 | 124.00/cwt | 124.00–124.00 | 1,079 | 11 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Fancy | — | 467 | 174.00/cwt | 174.00–174.00 | 813 | 45 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 423 | 167.64/cwt | 165.00–169.50 | 709 | 63 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 506 | 174.92/cwt | 174.00–177.00 | 885 | 79 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,573 | 52.19/cwt | 52.00–53.00 | 821 | 25 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,114 | 52.66/cwt | 51.00–54.00 | 587 | 10 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 741 | 37.26/cwt | 35.00–38.00 | 276 | 4 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,802 | 82.26/cwt | 79.50–83.00 | 1,482 | 9 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,000 | 83.00/cwt | 83.00–83.00 | 1,660 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,582 | 67.38/cwt | 64.00–76.50 | 1,066 | 5 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,174 | 48.26/cwt | 45.00–50.50 | 567 | 6 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,369 | 53.89/cwt | 51.50–55.00 | 738 | 16 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,347 | 51.54/cwt | 51.00–52.50 | 694 | 15 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 915 | 47.50/cwt | 47.50–47.50 | 435 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,458 | 49.98/cwt | 45.00–51.50 | 729 | 4 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,164 | 52.29/cwt | 50.00–54.50 | 609 | 16 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,259 | 1,175.00/cwt | 1,175.00–1,175.00 | 14,793 | 6 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,078 | 1,076.92/cwt | 1,075.00–1,100.00 | 11,609 | 15 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,290 | 750.00/cwt | 750.00–750.00 | 9,675 | 12 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,498 | 56.00/cwt | 56.00–56.00 | 839 | 4 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,380 | 74.23/cwt | 72.00–77.00 | 1,024 | 2 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,470 | 85.00/cwt | 85.00–85.00 | 2,100 | 1 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 378 | 163.50/cwt | 163.50–163.50 | 618 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 463 | 146.00/cwt | 146.00–146.00 | 676 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 571 | 160.43/cwt | 155.00–163.00 | 916 | 28 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 927 | 44.81/cwt | 43.00–47.00 | 415 | 6 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,015 | 32.00/cwt | 32.00–32.00 | 325 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,165 | 45.24/cwt | 42.00–50.00 | 527 | 65 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 618 | 149.33/cwt | 148.50–150.00 | 923 | 11 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 648 | 139.25/cwt | 139.25–139.25 | 902 | 92 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 712 | 140.26/cwt | 139.75–140.50 | 999 | 42 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium 1 | — | 782 | 1,000.00/cwt | 1,000.00–1,000.00 | 7,820 | 11 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,080 | 83.00/cwt | 83.00–83.00 | 896 | 1 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,118 | 85.00/cwt | 85.00–85.00 | 950 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 799 | 134.00/cwt | 134.00–134.00 | 1,071 | 62 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 469 | 182.06/cwt | 181.00–183.50 | 854 | 14 |
Compared to last week: Steers under 500 lbs sold mostly 5.00 higher, steers 500 lbs and heavier sold steady to 5.00 higher. Yearling heifers were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however lower undertones were noticed. Heifers under 450 lbs sold 3.00-5.00 higher, 450-549 lbs heifers sold generally steady, heifers over 550 lbs sold mostly 3.00-5.00 higher in a narrow comparison. Quality this week was average to attractive, however quality overall was not as attractive as last week. Demand was mostly moderate to good for light to moderate offerings. CME positions pushed higher on differed months, with the April on out showing triple digit gains today. Market activity was mostly moderate to active. Weigh up cows sold on mostly moderate demand for light to moderate offerings. Packer buyers showed stronger demand for slaughter cows this week. The cutter cow cutout has pushed higher in recent days. The current cow cutout is 177.14. Slaughter cows sold mostly 1.00-2.00 higher. Feeding cows sold generally steady. Cow quality was mostly plain to average this week. Many cows were pushing heavy amounts of fill this week offering buyers below average weigh up conditions. Slaughter bulls were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however higher undertones were noticed as slaughter and feeding buyers competed over offerings. Young age cows suitable to rebreed sold mostly 5.00-8.00 lower. Quality was mostly average. Demand was light.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 70 | — | 577 | 140.00–152.00 | 144.31 |
| 28 | — | 800 | 115.75 | 115.75 |
| 148 | — | 462 | 159.00–165.00 | 163.67 |
| 213 | — | 531 | 149.00–159.00 | 152.08 |
| 63 | — | 423 | 165.00–169.50 | 167.64 |
| 92 | — | 648 | 139.25 | 139.25 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 520 | 137.00 | 137.00 |
| 4 | — | 378 | 163.50 | 163.50 |
| 3 | — | 463 | 146.00 | 146.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Fancy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 45 | — | 467 | 174.00 | 174.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 36 | — | 421 | 187.00–193.00 | 190.80 |
| 11 | — | 870 | 124.00 | 124.00 |
| 79 | — | 506 | 174.00–177.00 | 174.92 |
| 28 | — | 571 | 155.00–163.00 | 160.43 |
| 11 | — | 618 | 148.50–150.00 | 149.33 |
| 42 | — | 712 | 139.75–140.50 | 140.26 |
| 62 | — | 799 | 134.00 | 134.00 |
| 14 | — | 469 | 181.00–183.50 | 182.06 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 862 | 111.00 | 111.00 |
| 3 | — | 947 | 91.00 | 91.00 |
| Bulls — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,080 | 83.00 | 83.00 |
| 4 | — | 1,118 | 85.00 | 85.00 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 38 | — | 1,276 | 1,300.00–1,360.00 | 1,334.51 |
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 28 | — | 1,322 | 975.00–1,375.00 | 1,222.23 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 64 | — | 1,089 | 1,375.00–1,600.00 | 1,555.53 |
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 7 | — | 1,225 | 985.00 | 985.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Broken Mouth$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 227 | — | 1,281 | 750.00–1,075.00 | 870.93 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 6 | — | 1,259 | 1,175.00 | 1,175.00 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 15 | — | 1,078 | 1,075.00–1,100.00 | 1,076.92 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 12 | — | 1,290 | 750.00 | 750.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 32 | — | 974 | 54.50–73.00 | 66.80 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 253 | — | 957 | 1,200.00–1,400.00 | 1,320.28 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 11 | — | 782 | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 25 | — | 1,573 | 52.00–53.00 | 52.19 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 1,114 | 51.00–54.00 | 52.66 |
| 6 | — | 1,174 | 45.00–50.50 | 48.26 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 741 | 35.00–38.00 | 37.26 |
| 1 | — | 915 | 47.50 | 47.50 |
| 6 | — | 927 | 43.00–47.00 | 44.81 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 16 | — | 1,369 | 51.50–55.00 | 53.89 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 15 | — | 1,347 | 51.00–52.50 | 51.54 |
| 4 | — | 1,458 | 45.00–51.50 | 49.98 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 16 | — | 1,164 | 50.00–54.50 | 52.29 |
| 1 | — | 1,015 | 32.00 | 32.00 |
| 65 | — | 1,165 | 42.00–50.00 | 45.24 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 1,498 | 56.00 | 56.00 |
| Bulls — Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 1,802 | 79.50–83.00 | 82.26 |
| 2 | — | 1,380 | 72.00–77.00 | 74.23 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 2,000 | 83.00 | 83.00 |
| 5 | — | 1,582 | 64.00–76.50 | 67.38 |
| 1 | — | 2,470 | 85.00 | 85.00 |