Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers were scarcely tested last week due to poor weather and snowy roads, thus no trend can be established, however higher undertones were noticed on all offerings. Quality this week was average to attractive. Demand was mostly good to very good for light to moderate offerings. Demand for cattle suitable to run as yearlings continues to be very good. Several part loads were sold today and good to very good demand was seen for all large packages of feeders. Despite higher grain prices feeders continue to show good demand for offerings as offerings are beginning to tighten. Market activity this week was mostly active with a large crowd on hand actively bidding on offerings. Weigh up cows sold on good to very good demand for light to moderate offerings. Many sets of cows on offer have been on feed and buyers purchased most of these offerings to return to feed. Packers showed good demand for both slaughter and feeding cows this week. Slaughter cows sold mostly 3.00-4.00 higher on lean cows. Boning and breaking cows were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however higher undertones were noticed. Feeding cows were too lightly tested last week to develop an accurate market trend, however higher undertones were noticed. Slaughter bulls sold mostly steady to 3.00 higher. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed were too lightly tested last week or this week to develop any market trend.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium 1 | 457 | 189.00 | 864 | 3thin |
| Medium and Large 1 | 567 | 183.56 | 1,040 | 260 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 533 | 182.25 | 971 | 18thin |
| Medium 2 | 340 | 177.14 | 602 | 38 |
| Medium 1-2 | 473 | 167.00 | 790 | 3thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | High | 1,944 | 95.55 | 1,857 | 15 |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75% | Average | 1,855 | 85.00 | 1,577 | 1thin |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,567 | 79.71 | 1,249 | 101 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | High | 1,430 | 75.46 | 1,079 | 25 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Very Low | 1,163 | 74.18 | 863 | 138 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 578 | 185.59/cwt | 178.00–188.00 | 1,073 | 55 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 605 | 175.61/cwt | 173.75–184.00 | 1,062 | 43 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 447 | 206.00/cwt | 206.00–206.00 | 921 | 10 |
| Heifers | Medium 1 | — | 457 | 189.00/cwt | 189.00–189.00 | 864 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 548 | 182.50/cwt | 182.50–182.50 | 1,000 | 9 |
| Steers | Large 1 | — | 617 | 181.66/cwt | 180.00–186.50 | 1,121 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 560 | 196.00/cwt | 196.00–196.00 | 1,098 | 1 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 539 | 208.95/cwt | 206.00–215.00 | 1,126 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 685 | 173.00/cwt | 173.00–173.00 | 1,185 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 473 | 201.12/cwt | 199.00–203.00 | 951 | 17 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 483 | 197.00/cwt | 197.00–197.00 | 952 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 565 | 206.45/cwt | 200.00–221.00 | 1,166 | 10 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 420 | 215.00/cwt | 215.00–215.00 | 903 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 465 | 201.28/cwt | 199.00–202.50 | 936 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium 2 | — | 359 | 172.50/cwt | 172.50–172.50 | 619 | 13 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 438 | 197.00/cwt | 197.00–197.00 | 863 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 545 | 195.00/cwt | 195.00–195.00 | 1,063 | 1 |
| Steers | Medium 2 | — | 403 | 160.00/cwt | 160.00–160.00 | 645 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 608 | 202.47/cwt | 195.00–204.50 | 1,231 | 103 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 493 | 233.00/cwt | 233.00–233.00 | 1,149 | 24 |
| Heifers | Medium 2 | — | 328 | 177.88/cwt | 177.50–178.00 | 583 | 25 |
| Heifers | Medium 1-2 | — | 473 | 167.00/cwt | 167.00–167.00 | 790 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 564 | 170.00/cwt | 170.00–170.00 | 959 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 519 | 187.27/cwt | 185.50–193.00 | 972 | 85 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 658 | 171.40/cwt | 171.00–175.00 | 1,128 | 50 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 983 | 97.00/cwt | 97.00–97.00 | 954 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium 2 | — | 363 | 175.71/cwt | 172.00–177.50 | 638 | 13 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,016 | 89.64/cwt | 86.00–91.50 | 911 | 13 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,393 | 82.00/cwt | 82.00–82.00 | 1,142 | 7 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 949 | 1,275.00/cwt | 1,275.00–1,275.00 | 12,100 | 7 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 927 | 111.85/cwt | 103.00–118.00 | 1,037 | 5 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,056 | 85.39/cwt | 75.00–107.50 | 902 | 47 |
| Bulls | —Natural | — | 2,190 | 104.00/cwt | 104.00–104.00 | 2,278 | 3 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,130 | 106.00/cwt | 106.00–106.00 | 2,258 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,653 | 79.46/cwt | 73.00–85.00 | 1,313 | 2 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,906 | 95.14/cwt | 90.50–100.50 | 1,813 | 9 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,433 | 83.00/cwt | 83.00–83.00 | 1,189 | 2 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,703 | 81.40/cwt | 80.50–84.50 | 1,386 | 24 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,125 | 61.52/cwt | 61.00–62.00 | 692 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,165 | 80.25/cwt | 80.00–80.50 | 935 | 2 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,507 | 79.47/cwt | 79.00–80.75 | 1,198 | 68 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,485 | 81.00/cwt | 81.00–81.00 | 1,203 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,437 | 71.08/cwt | 61.50–74.00 | 1,021 | 10 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,645 | 77.00/cwt | 77.00–77.00 | 1,267 | 7 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,315 | 82.50/cwt | 82.50–82.50 | 1,085 | 1 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,545 | 84.00/cwt | 84.00–84.00 | 1,298 | 1 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,825 | 70.50/cwt | 70.50–70.50 | 1,287 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,297 | 75.00/cwt | 75.00–75.00 | 973 | 19 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,062 | 69.00/cwt | 69.00–69.00 | 733 | 6 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,428 | 76.92/cwt | 74.00–80.00 | 1,098 | 11 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,166 | 77.49/cwt | 73.50–78.25 | 904 | 68 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,113 | 69.40/cwt | 61.00–73.50 | 772 | 41 |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75% | — | 1,855 | 85.00/cwt | 85.00–85.00 | 1,577 | 1 |
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers were scarcely tested last week due to poor weather and snowy roads, thus no trend can be established, however higher undertones were noticed on all offerings. Quality this week was average to attractive. Demand was mostly good to very good for light to moderate offerings. Demand for cattle suitable to run as yearlings continues to be very good. Several part loads were sold today and good to very good demand was seen for all large packages of feeders. Despite higher grain prices feeders continue to show good demand for offerings as offerings are beginning to tighten. Market activity this week was mostly active with a large crowd on hand actively bidding on offerings. Weigh up cows sold on good to very good demand for light to moderate offerings. Many sets of cows on offer have been on feed and buyers purchased most of these offerings to return to feed. Packers showed good demand for both slaughter and feeding cows this week. Slaughter cows sold mostly 3.00-4.00 higher on lean cows. Boning and breaking cows were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however higher undertones were noticed. Feeding cows were too lightly tested last week to develop an accurate market trend, however higher undertones were noticed. Slaughter bulls sold mostly steady to 3.00 higher. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed were too lightly tested last week or this week to develop any market trend.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 55 | — | 578 | 178.00–188.00 | 185.59 |
| 43 | — | 605 | 173.75–184.00 | 175.61 |
| 10 | — | 447 | 206.00 | 206.00 |
| 17 | — | 473 | 199.00–203.00 | 201.12 |
| 85 | — | 519 | 185.50–193.00 | 187.27 |
| 50 | — | 658 | 171.00–175.00 | 171.40 |
| Heifers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 457 | 189.00 | 189.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 548 | 182.50 | 182.50 |
| 2 | — | 483 | 197.00 | 197.00 |
| 2 | — | 438 | 197.00 | 197.00 |
| 5 | — | 564 | 170.00 | 170.00 |
| Heifers — Medium 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 25 | — | 328 | 177.50–178.00 | 177.88 |
| 13 | — | 363 | 172.00–177.50 | 175.71 |
| Heifers — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 473 | 167.00 | 167.00 |
| Steers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 617 | 180.00–186.50 | 181.66 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 560 | 196.00 | 196.00 |
| 7 | — | 420 | 215.00 | 215.00 |
| 3 | — | 465 | 199.00–202.50 | 201.28 |
| 1 | — | 545 | 195.00 | 195.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 539 | 206.00–215.00 | 208.95 |
| 3 | — | 685 | 173.00 | 173.00 |
| 10 | — | 565 | 200.00–221.00 | 206.45 |
| 103 | — | 608 | 195.00–204.50 | 202.47 |
| 24 | — | 493 | 233.00 | 233.00 |
| Steers — Medium 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 13 | — | 359 | 172.50 | 172.50 |
| 5 | — | 403 | 160.00 | 160.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 983 | 97.00 | 97.00 |
| 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) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 13 | — | 1,016 | 86.00–91.50 | 89.64 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 7 | — | 1,393 | 82.00 | 82.00 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 7 | — | 949 | 1,275.00 | 1,275.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 5 | — | 927 | 103.00–118.00 | 111.85 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 47 | — | 1,056 | 75.00–107.50 | 85.39 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls — Natural$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 2,190 | 104.00 | 104.00 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 2,130 | 106.00 | 106.00 |
| 2 | — | 1,653 | 73.00–85.00 | 79.46 |
| 9 | — | 1,906 | 90.50–100.50 | 95.14 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,433 | 83.00 | 83.00 |
| 1 | — | 1,315 | 82.50 | 82.50 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 24 | — | 1,703 | 80.50–84.50 | 81.40 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,125 | 61.00–62.00 | 61.52 |
| 2 | — | 1,165 | 80.00–80.50 | 80.25 |
| 68 | — | 1,166 | 73.50–78.25 | 77.49 |
| 41 | — | 1,113 | 61.00–73.50 | 69.40 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 68 | — | 1,507 | 79.00–80.75 | 79.47 |
| 7 | — | 1,645 | 77.00 | 77.00 |
| 1 | — | 1,545 | 84.00 | 84.00 |
| 1 | — | 1,825 | 70.50 | 70.50 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,485 | 81.00 | 81.00 |
| 10 | — | 1,437 | 61.50–74.00 | 71.08 |
| 11 | — | 1,428 | 74.00–80.00 | 76.92 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 19 | — | 1,297 | 75.00 | 75.00 |
| 6 | — | 1,062 | 69.00 | 69.00 |
| Cows — Premium White 65-75%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,855 | 85.00 | 85.00 |