Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers were too lightly tested either this week or last week to develop an accurate market trend, however steady to higher undertones were noticed. Quality this week was average to attractive. Cattle were offered mostly in moderate size packages, with one light load on offer as well. Demand was moderate to good for light to moderate offerings. CME positions continue to trend higher. The March feeder cattle contract settled today at 168.725, April at 172.55 and May at 176.925. Market activity this week was mostly moderate to active. A large crowd was on hand for todays sale. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good demand for light to moderate offerings. A heavy offering of fed cows was seen again this week. Most of these offerings needed 30-45 more days on hard feed to grade premium white. Packers opted to return the majority of the cows they purchased to feed this week. Feeding cows sold fully steady. Slaughter cows were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however steady to weak undertones were noticed. Slaughter bulls were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however steady to lower undertones were noticed. Bull quality was not as attractive this week as it was last week. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed were too lightly tested this week to develop any market trend.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 446 | 191.80 | 856 | 242 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 505 | 169.60 | 857 | 25 |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | High | 1,600 | 87.26 | 1,396 | 19 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Low | 1,599 | 76.72 | 1,227 | 138 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,398 | 72.58 | 1,015 | 9thin |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 1,136 | 65.71 | 747 | 16 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 783 | 142.50/cwt | 142.50–142.50 | 1,116 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 372 | 201.13/cwt | 192.00–209.50 | 748 | 83 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 608 | 171.00/cwt | 171.00–171.00 | 1,040 | 25 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 786 | 130.00/cwt | 130.00–130.00 | 1,022 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Full | — | 788 | 147.00/cwt | 147.00–147.00 | 1,158 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 657 | 151.00/cwt | 151.00–151.00 | 992 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 525 | 217.25/cwt | 217.25–217.25 | 1,141 | 104 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 462 | 216.79/cwt | 215.00–217.50 | 1,002 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 396 | 185.00/cwt | 185.00–185.00 | 733 | 18 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 755 | 161.00/cwt | 161.00–161.00 | 1,216 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 728 | 166.00/cwt | 166.00–166.00 | 1,208 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 658 | 175.37/cwt | 175.00–175.50 | 1,154 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 815 | 146.50/cwt | 146.50–146.50 | 1,194 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 576 | 199.31/cwt | 198.00–201.00 | 1,148 | 90 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 430 | 200.02/cwt | 192.00–200.75 | 860 | 67 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 602 | 198.00/cwt | 198.00–198.00 | 1,192 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 448 | 230.00/cwt | 230.00–230.00 | 1,030 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 557 | 172.00/cwt | 172.00–172.00 | 958 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 471 | 184.38/cwt | 177.00–185.50 | 868 | 48 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 504 | 175.00/cwt | 175.00–175.00 | 882 | 11 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,211 | 1,450.00/cwt | 1,450.00–1,450.00 | 17,560 | 4 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,024 | 1,511.33/cwt | 1,450.00–1,585.00 | 15,476 | 132 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,089 | 76.21/cwt | 72.00–92.50 | 830 | 14 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 979 | 116.79/cwt | 93.00–122.00 | 1,143 | 6 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,292 | 1,135.00/cwt | 1,135.00–1,135.00 | 14,664 | 6 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,943 | 105.36/cwt | 104.50–106.25 | 2,047 | 2 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,552 | 82.36/cwt | 77.50–85.00 | 1,278 | 10 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,571 | 89.10/cwt | 85.00–96.00 | 1,400 | 7 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,202 | 71.72/cwt | 67.00–73.75 | 862 | 3 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 990 | 66.00/cwt | 66.00–66.00 | 653 | 1 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,605 | 72.29/cwt | 71.50–73.00 | 1,160 | 4 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,627 | 74.83/cwt | 74.00–75.00 | 1,217 | 6 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,333 | 73.56/cwt | 72.00–75.00 | 981 | 5 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,238 | 75.25/cwt | 75.00–75.50 | 932 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,138 | 61.36/cwt | 56.00–64.50 | 698 | 6 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,637 | 75.72/cwt | 75.00–76.25 | 1,240 | 25 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,588 | 77.24/cwt | 74.00–78.25 | 1,227 | 103 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,448 | 72.47/cwt | 71.50–73.50 | 1,049 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,205 | 67.77/cwt | 67.00–68.50 | 817 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 920 | 63.50/cwt | 63.50–63.50 | 584 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,625 | 75.50/cwt | 75.50–75.50 | 1,227 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 950 | 52.50/cwt | 52.50–52.50 | 499 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,487 | 1,061.35/cwt | 985.00–1,110.00 | 15,782 | 15 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,395 | 65.00/cwt | 65.00–65.00 | 907 | 1 |
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers were too lightly tested either this week or last week to develop an accurate market trend, however steady to higher undertones were noticed. Quality this week was average to attractive. Cattle were offered mostly in moderate size packages, with one light load on offer as well. Demand was moderate to good for light to moderate offerings. CME positions continue to trend higher. The March feeder cattle contract settled today at 168.725, April at 172.55 and May at 176.925. Market activity this week was mostly moderate to active. A large crowd was on hand for todays sale. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good demand for light to moderate offerings. A heavy offering of fed cows was seen again this week. Most of these offerings needed 30-45 more days on hard feed to grade premium white. Packers opted to return the majority of the cows they purchased to feed this week. Feeding cows sold fully steady. Slaughter cows were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however steady to weak undertones were noticed. Slaughter bulls were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however steady to lower undertones were noticed. Bull quality was not as attractive this week as it was last week. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed were too lightly tested this week to develop any market trend.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 783 | 142.50 | 142.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 83 | — | 372 | 192.00–209.50 | 201.13 |
| 25 | — | 608 | 171.00 | 171.00 |
| 5 | — | 657 | 151.00 | 151.00 |
| 67 | — | 430 | 192.00–200.75 | 200.02 |
| 3 | — | 557 | 172.00 | 172.00 |
| 48 | — | 471 | 177.00–185.50 | 184.38 |
| 11 | — | 504 | 175.00 | 175.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 786 | 130.00 | 130.00 |
| 18 | — | 396 | 185.00 | 185.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Full$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 788 | 147.00 | 147.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 104 | — | 525 | 217.25 | 217.25 |
| 7 | — | 462 | 215.00–217.50 | 216.79 |
| 2 | — | 755 | 161.00 | 161.00 |
| 4 | — | 728 | 166.00 | 166.00 |
| 8 | — | 658 | 175.00–175.50 | 175.37 |
| 5 | — | 815 | 146.50 | 146.50 |
| 90 | — | 576 | 198.00–201.00 | 199.31 |
| 7 | — | 602 | 198.00 | 198.00 |
| 8 | — | 448 | 230.00 | 230.00 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 4 | — | 1,211 | 1,450.00 | 1,450.00 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 6 | — | 1,292 | 1,135.00 | 1,135.00 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 132 | — | 1,024 | 1,450.00–1,585.00 | 1,511.33 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 14 | — | 1,089 | 72.00–92.50 | 76.21 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 6 | — | 979 | 93.00–122.00 | 116.79 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,943 | 104.50–106.25 | 105.36 |
| 10 | — | 1,552 | 77.50–85.00 | 82.36 |
| 7 | — | 1,571 | 85.00–96.00 | 89.10 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,202 | 67.00–73.75 | 71.72 |
| 1 | — | 990 | 66.00 | 66.00 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 1,605 | 71.50–73.00 | 72.29 |
| 6 | — | 1,627 | 74.00–75.00 | 74.83 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 1,333 | 72.00–75.00 | 73.56 |
| 15 | — | 1,487 | 985.00–1,110.00 | 1,061.35 |
| 1 | — | 1,395 | 65.00 | 65.00 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,238 | 75.00–75.50 | 75.25 |
| 6 | — | 1,138 | 56.00–64.50 | 61.36 |
| 2 | — | 1,205 | 67.00–68.50 | 67.77 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 25 | — | 1,637 | 75.00–76.25 | 75.72 |
| 103 | — | 1,588 | 74.00–78.25 | 77.24 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,448 | 71.50–73.50 | 72.47 |
| 1 | — | 1,625 | 75.50 | 75.50 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 920 | 63.50 | 63.50 |
| 1 | — | 950 | 52.50 | 52.50 |