Compared to last week: Steers and heifers were all too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however higher undertones were noticed on both steers and heifers. Demand was mostly good for very light offerings. Quality was mostly mixed from plain to attractive. Cattle were mostly in light flesh and mostly coming off grass. Dry conditions continue to drive feeders to market which had been turned out on grass. Market activity was moderate to active this sale. Weigh up cows comprised the majority of the sale again this week. Packers purchased cows on moderate demand this week. Slaughter cows sold fully steady on boning and lean cows, breaking cows sold 2.00-3.00 lower. Feeding cows took the biggest hit this week as packers backed off and purchased high quality cows lower. Feeding cows sold mostly 2.00-5.00 lower. Packers seemed willing to buy slaughter cows at steady money in order to fill last minuet slaughter spots before the holiday break. Cows quality was not as attractive this week compared to last. Additionally, cows were pushing heavier amounts of fill this week compared to last week. Slaughter bulls sold mostly 1.00-3.00 lower. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold steady. Several sets of attractive 3 year old cows sold on very good demand as buyers pushed these offerings at the same price as 2 year old offerings. Demand for cow calf pairs remains light as drought conditions continue to weigh on the market.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 710 | 150.83 | 1,072 | 136 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 615 | 140.47 | 864 | 17thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,615 | 87.17 | 1,408 | 104 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,562 | 67.75 | 1,058 | 53 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,385 | 65.53 | 907 | 195 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 1,173 | 62.45 | 733 | 258 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | — | 1,824 | 87.38/cwt | 83.50–93.00 | 1,594 | 29 |
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 1,267 | 84.30/cwt | 82.00–85.50 | 1,068 | 20 |
| Bulls | —Canadian Origin | — | 1,409 | 81.76/cwt | 78.00–84.00 | 1,152 | 3 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,557 | 78.37/cwt | 71.50–82.00 | 1,220 | 13 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,146 | 84.72/cwt | 82.50–87.00 | 971 | 13 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,210 | 79.46/cwt | 79.00–80.00 | 961 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 665 | 152.95/cwt | 142.50–155.00 | 1,017 | 70 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 673 | 134.00/cwt | 134.00–134.00 | 902 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 574 | 145.00/cwt | 145.00–145.00 | 832 | 10 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1Non-Legible BANGS | — | 1,476 | 1,260.00/cwt | 1,260.00–1,260.00 | 18,598 | 10 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1Broken Mouth | — | 1,490 | 1,275.00/cwt | 1,275.00–1,275.00 | 18,998 | 4 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,202 | 1,133.56/cwt | 1,100.00–1,250.00 | 13,625 | 8 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,602 | 1,450.00/cwt | 1,450.00–1,450.00 | 23,229 | 13 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,678 | 1,400.00/cwt | 1,400.00–1,400.00 | 23,492 | 5 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 808 | 110.50/cwt | 110.50–110.50 | 893 | 8 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,033 | 97.59/cwt | 93.00–103.00 | 1,984 | 23 |
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 1,180 | 77.00/cwt | 77.00–77.00 | 909 | 1 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,068 | 95.75/cwt | 95.75–95.75 | 1,023 | 19 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 939 | 80.22/cwt | 71.00–87.00 | 753 | 30 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,122 | 72.97/cwt | 64.00–86.50 | 819 | 164 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 885 | 67.86/cwt | 65.00–71.00 | 601 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,196 | 64.07/cwt | 62.00–67.50 | 766 | 138 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,442 | 63.50/cwt | 61.50–65.75 | 916 | 22 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,441 | 56.29/cwt | 52.00–58.50 | 811 | 10 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 713 | 143.35/cwt | 143.00–144.00 | 1,022 | 14 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Replacement | — | 771 | 150.00/cwt | 150.00–150.00 | 1,157 | 52 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 880 | 138.00/cwt | 138.00–138.00 | 1,214 | 14 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 978 | 59.00/cwt | 59.00–59.00 | 577 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 863 | 52.42/cwt | 48.00–58.00 | 452 | 8 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,280 | 67.50/cwt | 67.50–67.50 | 864 | 2 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,125 | 65.00/cwt | 65.00–65.00 | 731 | 1 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,734 | 1,428.88/cwt | 1,410.00–1,450.00 | 24,777 | 18 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1Broken Mouth | — | 1,680 | 1,293.50/cwt | 1,275.00–1,325.00 | 21,731 | 3 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,214 | 68.23/cwt | 68.00–69.50 | 828 | 11 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,163 | 56.01/cwt | 55.00–59.00 | 651 | 13 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,604 | 69.50/cwt | 69.50–69.50 | 1,115 | 24 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,479 | 67.08/cwt | 66.25–70.00 | 992 | 18 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,376 | 68.05/cwt | 67.00–70.50 | 936 | 65 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,396 | 61.84/cwt | 60.50–63.00 | 863 | 10 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,487 | 67.00/cwt | 67.00–67.00 | 996 | 3 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,365 | 65.60/cwt | 63.00–67.50 | 895 | 85 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,604 | 65.04/cwt | 62.00–65.50 | 1,043 | 11 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,178 | 57.43/cwt | 51.50–61.00 | 677 | 26 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,092 | 47.80/cwt | 46.00–48.50 | 522 | 4 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,161 | 63.60/cwt | 61.50–66.50 | 738 | 54 |
Compared to last week: Steers and heifers were all too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however higher undertones were noticed on both steers and heifers. Demand was mostly good for very light offerings. Quality was mostly mixed from plain to attractive. Cattle were mostly in light flesh and mostly coming off grass. Dry conditions continue to drive feeders to market which had been turned out on grass. Market activity was moderate to active this sale. Weigh up cows comprised the majority of the sale again this week. Packers purchased cows on moderate demand this week. Slaughter cows sold fully steady on boning and lean cows, breaking cows sold 2.00-3.00 lower. Feeding cows took the biggest hit this week as packers backed off and purchased high quality cows lower. Feeding cows sold mostly 2.00-5.00 lower. Packers seemed willing to buy slaughter cows at steady money in order to fill last minuet slaughter spots before the holiday break. Cows quality was not as attractive this week compared to last. Additionally, cows were pushing heavier amounts of fill this week compared to last week. Slaughter bulls sold mostly 1.00-3.00 lower. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold steady. Several sets of attractive 3 year old cows sold on very good demand as buyers pushed these offerings at the same price as 2 year old offerings. Demand for cow calf pairs remains light as drought conditions continue to weigh on the market.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 29 | — | 1,824 | 83.50–93.00 | 87.38 |
| 13 | — | 1,557 | 71.50–82.00 | 78.37 |
| 23 | — | 2,033 | 93.00–103.00 | 97.59 |
| Bulls — Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 20 | — | 1,267 | 82.00–85.50 | 84.30 |
| 1 | — | 1,180 | 77.00 | 77.00 |
| Bulls — Canadian Origin$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,409 | 78.00–84.00 | 81.76 |
| Bulls — Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 13 | — | 1,146 | 82.50–87.00 | 84.72 |
| 2 | — | 1,210 | 79.00–80.00 | 79.46 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 138 | — | 1,196 | 62.00–67.50 | 64.07 |
| 11 | — | 1,214 | 68.00–69.50 | 68.23 |
| 13 | — | 1,163 | 55.00–59.00 | 56.01 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 22 | — | 1,442 | 61.50–65.75 | 63.50 |
| 10 | — | 1,441 | 52.00–58.50 | 56.29 |
| 3 | — | 1,487 | 67.00 | 67.00 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 978 | 59.00 | 59.00 |
| 8 | — | 863 | 48.00–58.00 | 52.42 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,280 | 67.50 | 67.50 |
| 26 | — | 1,178 | 51.50–61.00 | 57.43 |
| 4 | — | 1,092 | 46.00–48.50 | 47.80 |
| 54 | — | 1,161 | 61.50–66.50 | 63.60 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 24 | — | 1,604 | 69.50 | 69.50 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 18 | — | 1,479 | 66.25–70.00 | 67.08 |
| 11 | — | 1,604 | 62.00–65.50 | 65.04 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 65 | — | 1,376 | 67.00–70.50 | 68.05 |
| 10 | — | 1,396 | 60.50–63.00 | 61.84 |
| 85 | — | 1,365 | 63.00–67.50 | 65.60 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 70 | — | 665 | 142.50–155.00 | 152.95 |
| 14 | — | 713 | 143.00–144.00 | 143.35 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 673 | 134.00 | 134.00 |
| 10 | — | 574 | 145.00 | 145.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Replacement$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 52 | — | 771 | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 808 | 110.50 | 110.50 |
| Bulls — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 19 | — | 1,068 | 95.75 | 95.75 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 14 | — | 880 | 138.00 | 138.00 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1 · Non-Legible BANGS$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 10 | — | 1,476 | 1,260.00 | 1,260.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1 · Broken Mouth$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 4 | — | 1,490 | 1,275.00 | 1,275.00 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 1,680 | 1,275.00–1,325.00 | 1,293.50 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 13 | — | 1,602 | 1,450.00 | 1,450.00 |
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | Open | 5 | — | 1,678 | 1,400.00 | 1,400.00 |
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | Open | 18 | — | 1,734 | 1,410.00–1,450.00 | 1,428.88 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | N/A | 8 | — | 1,202 | 1,100.00–1,250.00 | 1,133.56 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 30 | — | 939 | 71.00–87.00 | 80.22 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 164 | — | 1,122 | 64.00–86.50 | 72.97 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 2 | — | 885 | 65.00–71.00 | 67.86 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 1,125 | 65.00 | 65.00 |