Compared to last week: Yearling steers were all too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however steady undertones were noticed. The best test for yearling heifers was for 800-899 lbs which sold mostly 4.00-5.00 higher. Steer quality this week was average to attractive this week, while heifer quality was average to very attractive. Ranchers continue to bring replacement heifers to market as the drought worsens. All heifers on offer were given the option to be aborted at the consigners expense. All heifers sold today were sold as feeding heifers. Market activity this week was mostly active. Weigh up cows were too lightly tested this week to develop an accurate market trend, however steady undertones were noticed on all cows on offer. Slaughter bulls sold unevenly steady in a narrow comparison. Bulls continue to come off pasture in thin condition as most have been out breeding cows. Yield and body condition scores are nearing seasonal lows. Young age cows sold on mostly light demand and light offerings. This class of cows sold generally steady this week.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 752 | 156.16 | 1,174 | 284 |
| Medium 1 | 557 | 154.89 | 863 | 47 |
| Large 1 | 1,014 | 124.00 | 1,257 | 8thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,700 | 86.28 | 1,467 | 96 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | High | 1,388 | 67.37 | 935 | 31 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,216 | 63.03 | 767 | 13 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | — | 1,674 | 85.61/cwt | 81.50–90.50 | 1,433 | 52 |
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 1,270 | 85.00/cwt | 85.00–85.00 | 1,080 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,105 | 59.72/cwt | 59.00–60.50 | 660 | 3 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,971 | 93.41/cwt | 90.00–98.50 | 1,841 | 20 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,559 | 77.75/cwt | 66.00–81.50 | 1,212 | 13 |
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 1,248 | 80.51/cwt | 80.00–81.00 | 1,005 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 351 | 186.00/cwt | 186.00–186.00 | 653 | 12 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 353 | 205.00/cwt | 205.00–205.00 | 724 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 901 | 150.00/cwt | 150.00–150.00 | 1,352 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 785 | 161.44/cwt | 160.00–162.00 | 1,267 | 37 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 338 | 207.50/cwt | 207.50–207.50 | 701 | 17 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 308 | 202.00/cwt | 202.00–202.00 | 622 | 30 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 463 | 185.00/cwt | 185.00–185.00 | 857 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 710 | 166.00/cwt | 166.00–166.00 | 1,179 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Fancy | — | 241 | 217.50/cwt | 217.50–217.50 | 524 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 972 | 136.29/cwt | 135.50–137.00 | 1,325 | 32 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 508 | 182.50/cwt | 182.50–182.50 | 927 | 33 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 795 | 150.63/cwt | 150.00–151.00 | 1,198 | 16 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 938 | 139.54/cwt | 139.00–141.50 | 1,309 | 25 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 837 | 159.29/cwt | 156.00–159.50 | 1,333 | 49 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 865 | 144.85/cwt | 143.50–149.50 | 1,253 | 35 |
| Steers | Medium 1-2 | — | 476 | 174.50/cwt | 174.50–174.50 | 831 | 15 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 692 | 154.81/cwt | 152.00–156.50 | 1,071 | 15 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,194 | 76.60/cwt | 74.00–82.00 | 915 | 14 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 927 | 105.36/cwt | 103.00–106.50 | 977 | 28 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,163 | 73.74/cwt | 66.00–75.50 | 858 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 634 | 154.00/cwt | 154.00–154.00 | 976 | 5 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,672 | 86.68/cwt | 84.00–87.50 | 1,449 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 815 | 150.59/cwt | 146.00–153.00 | 1,227 | 107 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,033 | 91.00/cwt | 91.00–91.00 | 940 | 3 |
| Heifers | Large 1 | — | 1,014 | 124.00/cwt | 124.00–124.00 | 1,257 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium 1 | — | 557 | 154.89/cwt | 154.50–156.25 | 863 | 47 |
| Steers | Medium 1 | — | 699 | 163.50/cwt | 163.50–163.50 | 1,143 | 4 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,322 | 72.00/cwt | 72.00–72.00 | 952 | 5 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 977 | 91.00/cwt | 91.00–91.00 | 889 | 5 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,379 | 66.23/cwt | 62.50–69.00 | 913 | 20 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,474 | 66.50/cwt | 66.50–66.50 | 980 | 5 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,460 | 71.50/cwt | 71.50–71.50 | 1,044 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,274 | 63.84/cwt | 62.50–67.00 | 813 | 7 |
| Bulls | —Natural | — | 1,541 | 89.29/cwt | 88.00–89.50 | 1,376 | 5 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,193 | 64.43/cwt | 63.50–66.50 | 769 | 3 |
Compared to last week: Yearling steers were all too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however steady undertones were noticed. The best test for yearling heifers was for 800-899 lbs which sold mostly 4.00-5.00 higher. Steer quality this week was average to attractive this week, while heifer quality was average to very attractive. Ranchers continue to bring replacement heifers to market as the drought worsens. All heifers on offer were given the option to be aborted at the consigners expense. All heifers sold today were sold as feeding heifers. Market activity this week was mostly active. Weigh up cows were too lightly tested this week to develop an accurate market trend, however steady undertones were noticed on all cows on offer. Slaughter bulls sold unevenly steady in a narrow comparison. Bulls continue to come off pasture in thin condition as most have been out breeding cows. Yield and body condition scores are nearing seasonal lows. Young age cows sold on mostly light demand and light offerings. This class of cows sold generally steady this week.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 52 | — | 1,674 | 81.50–90.50 | 85.61 |
| 20 | — | 1,971 | 90.00–98.50 | 93.41 |
| 13 | — | 1,559 | 66.00–81.50 | 77.75 |
| Bulls — Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,270 | 85.00 | 85.00 |
| 2 | — | 1,248 | 80.00–81.00 | 80.51 |
| Bulls — Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,672 | 84.00–87.50 | 86.68 |
| Bulls — Natural$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 1,541 | 88.00–89.50 | 89.29 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,105 | 59.00–60.50 | 59.72 |
| 7 | — | 1,274 | 62.50–67.00 | 63.84 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 1,322 | 72.00 | 72.00 |
| 5 | — | 1,474 | 66.50 | 66.50 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 20 | — | 1,379 | 62.50–69.00 | 66.23 |
| 1 | — | 1,460 | 71.50 | 71.50 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,193 | 63.50–66.50 | 64.43 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 12 | — | 351 | 186.00 | 186.00 |
| 30 | — | 308 | 202.00 | 202.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Fancy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 241 | 217.50 | 217.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 32 | — | 972 | 135.50–137.00 | 136.29 |
| 16 | — | 795 | 150.00–151.00 | 150.63 |
| 25 | — | 938 | 139.00–141.50 | 139.54 |
| 35 | — | 865 | 143.50–149.50 | 144.85 |
| 15 | — | 692 | 152.00–156.50 | 154.81 |
| 5 | — | 634 | 154.00 | 154.00 |
| 107 | — | 815 | 146.00–153.00 | 150.59 |
| Heifers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 1,014 | 124.00 | 124.00 |
| Heifers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 47 | — | 557 | 154.50–156.25 | 154.89 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 353 | 205.00 | 205.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 33 | — | 508 | 182.50 | 182.50 |
| Bulls — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,033 | 91.00 | 91.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 901 | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| 37 | — | 785 | 160.00–162.00 | 161.44 |
| 6 | — | 463 | 185.00 | 185.00 |
| 49 | — | 837 | 156.00–159.50 | 159.29 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 17 | — | 338 | 207.50 | 207.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 710 | 166.00 | 166.00 |
| Steers — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 15 | — | 476 | 174.50 | 174.50 |
| Steers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 699 | 163.50 | 163.50 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 14 | — | 1,194 | 74.00–82.00 | 76.60 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 5 | — | 1,163 | 66.00–75.50 | 73.74 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 28 | — | 927 | 103.00–106.50 | 105.36 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 5 | — | 977 | 91.00 | 91.00 |