Compared to two weeks ago: Steer calves sold mostly steady in a narrow comparison. Heifers were too lightly tested last sale to develop a full market trend, however steady undertones were noticed. Several load lots were seen this sale and these cattle sold on mostly good demand. Offerings were light. Quality was mostly attractive. Extremely cold temperatures and poor road conditions were seen today and over the last few days which limited the volume of cattle on offer. CME positions traded higher today as all contracts saw triple digit gains. Market activity was mostly moderate to active this week. Weigh up cows and bulls were scarcely traded this week, thus no trend is available. Demand for cows remains good.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 343 | 184.00 | 631 | 2thin |
| Medium and Large 1 | 607 | 162.97 | 989 | 289 |
| Medium and Large 2 | 474 | 145.00 | 687 | 9thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,125 | 80.00 | 900 | 2thin |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 1,175 | 58.00 | 682 | 1thin |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 570 | 150.84/cwt | 149.00–153.00 | 860 | 32 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 343 | 184.00/cwt | 184.00–184.00 | 631 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 457 | 190.51/cwt | 190.00–193.00 | 871 | 24 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 476 | 140.00/cwt | 140.00–140.00 | 666 | 17 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 495 | 135.00/cwt | 135.00–135.00 | 668 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 736 | 138.48/cwt | 137.00–140.00 | 1,019 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 448 | 157.50/cwt | 157.50–157.50 | 706 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 644 | 139.00/cwt | 139.00–139.00 | 895 | 71 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 528 | 170.84/cwt | 170.00–173.00 | 902 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 343 | 187.00/cwt | 187.00–187.00 | 641 | 18 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 694 | 151.53/cwt | 145.00–151.85 | 1,052 | 160 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 435 | 191.00/cwt | 191.00–191.00 | 831 | 41 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 491 | 157.83/cwt | 157.50–160.00 | 775 | 69 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 587 | 160.00/cwt | 160.00–160.00 | 939 | 22 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 763 | 140.00/cwt | 140.00–140.00 | 1,068 | 9 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,105 | 77.00/cwt | 77.00–77.00 | 851 | 1 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,145 | 83.00/cwt | 83.00–83.00 | 950 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,175 | 58.00/cwt | 58.00–58.00 | 682 | 1 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 686 | 127.50/cwt | 127.50–127.50 | 875 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 766 | 115.00/cwt | 115.00–115.00 | 881 | 6 |
Compared to two weeks ago: Steer calves sold mostly steady in a narrow comparison. Heifers were too lightly tested last sale to develop a full market trend, however steady undertones were noticed. Several load lots were seen this sale and these cattle sold on mostly good demand. Offerings were light. Quality was mostly attractive. Extremely cold temperatures and poor road conditions were seen today and over the last few days which limited the volume of cattle on offer. CME positions traded higher today as all contracts saw triple digit gains. Market activity was mostly moderate to active this week. Weigh up cows and bulls were scarcely traded this week, thus no trend is available. Demand for cows remains good.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 32 | — | 570 | 149.00–153.00 | 150.84 |
| 71 | — | 644 | 139.00 | 139.00 |
| 69 | — | 491 | 157.50–160.00 | 157.83 |
| 4 | — | 686 | 127.50 | 127.50 |
| 6 | — | 766 | 115.00 | 115.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 17 | — | 476 | 140.00 | 140.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 343 | 184.00 | 184.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 24 | — | 457 | 190.00–193.00 | 190.51 |
| 8 | — | 736 | 137.00–140.00 | 138.48 |
| 7 | — | 528 | 170.00–173.00 | 170.84 |
| 18 | — | 343 | 187.00 | 187.00 |
| 160 | — | 694 | 145.00–151.85 | 151.53 |
| 41 | — | 435 | 191.00 | 191.00 |
| 22 | — | 587 | 160.00 | 160.00 |
| 9 | — | 763 | 140.00 | 140.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 495 | 135.00 | 135.00 |
| 4 | — | 448 | 157.50 | 157.50 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls — Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,105 | 77.00 | 77.00 |
| 1 | — | 1,145 | 83.00 | 83.00 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,175 | 58.00 | 58.00 |