Compared to last week: Feeder steers were too lightly tested to establish any market trend. Heifers 450-499 lbs offered the best test this week and these offerings sold steady to 3.00 higher. All other weights of heifers were too lightly tested to develop any market trend. Quality this week was mixed from plain to attractive, and lower overall compared to last week, which limited demand. Feeders sold on mostly moderate demand for light to moderate offerings. The best demand continues to be for cattle suitable to run on grass. Market activity this week was slow to moderate. Weigh up cows sold on good to very good demand. Feeding buyers were the driving force behind the market this week. Demand for feeding cows was good from both packers and order-buyers. Feeding cows sold mostly steady to 2.00 higher, with the biggest price gain coming from thin, lean cows or poorer quality cows. Slaughter cows sold steady to firm as feeding buyers pushed all offerings higher. Slaughter bulls sold generally steady in a narrow comparison. Weigh up conditions were mixed this week, but overall weigh conditions were poorer this week compared to last. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold on mostly good demand this week. These offerings sold mostly 5.00 higher. Several set of thin coming 2 year old heifers were seen this week and these offerings sold on good demand as most sold to feeding buyers.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 561 | 171.88 | 964 | 185 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 648 | 152.94 | 991 | 13thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | High | 1,500 | 93.97 | 1,409 | 21 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | High | 1,362 | 80.93 | 1,102 | 63 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Low | 1,535 | 80.07 | 1,229 | 116 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 1,126 | 76.78 | 865 | 177 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,332 | 1,237.51/cwt | 1,185.00–1,275.00 | 16,484 | 52 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 1,270 | 935.00/cwt | 935.00–935.00 | 11,875 | 31 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 826 | 123.64/cwt | 108.00–148.00 | 1,021 | 124 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,024 | 98.17/cwt | 80.00–112.50 | 1,005 | 82 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 791 | 107.09/cwt | 81.00–125.00 | 847 | 9 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,355 | 82.50/cwt | 82.50–82.50 | 1,118 | 1 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1Non-Legible BANGS | — | 931 | 77.00/cwt | 77.00–77.00 | 717 | 9 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,079 | 1,175.00/cwt | 1,175.00–1,175.00 | 12,678 | 7 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2Non-Legible BANGS | — | 978 | 1,227.05/cwt | 1,175.00–1,275.00 | 12,001 | 39 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1Non-Legible BANGS | — | 1,115 | 80.00/cwt | 80.00–80.00 | 892 | 15 |
| Bred Cows | Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 1,114 | 910.00/cwt | 910.00–910.00 | 10,137 | 14 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1Broken Mouth | — | 1,420 | 1,100.00/cwt | 1,100.00–1,100.00 | 15,620 | 1 |
| Steers | Medium 1 | — | 528 | 189.00/cwt | 189.00–189.00 | 998 | 21 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 560 | 188.00/cwt | 188.00–188.00 | 1,053 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 445 | 184.00/cwt | 184.00–184.00 | 819 | 16 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 398 | 191.00/cwt | 191.00–191.00 | 760 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 611 | 159.41/cwt | 159.00–160.00 | 974 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 511 | 166.00/cwt | 166.00–166.00 | 848 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 570 | 158.00/cwt | 158.00–158.00 | 901 | 1 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 484 | 185.15/cwt | 182.00–186.00 | 896 | 62 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 685 | 151.00/cwt | 151.00–151.00 | 1,034 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 506 | 184.19/cwt | 181.00–189.00 | 932 | 10 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 793 | 142.50/cwt | 142.50–142.50 | 1,130 | 12 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 585 | 164.58/cwt | 164.50–167.00 | 963 | 40 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 600 | 166.00/cwt | 166.00–166.00 | 996 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 382 | 200.00/cwt | 200.00–200.00 | 764 | 6 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 726 | 145.77/cwt | 142.00–147.00 | 1,058 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 545 | 176.00/cwt | 176.00–176.00 | 959 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 663 | 159.72/cwt | 149.00–162.00 | 1,059 | 39 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 770 | 143.00/cwt | 143.00–143.00 | 1,101 | 8 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 75 | 485.00/cwt | 485.00–485.00 | 364 | 1 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,110 | 101.00/cwt | 101.00–101.00 | 1,121 | 3 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,399 | 85.00/cwt | 85.00–85.00 | 1,189 | 3 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,165 | 80.05/cwt | 78.00–84.00 | 933 | 72 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,367 | 86.05/cwt | 85.25–87.50 | 1,176 | 6 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,340 | 81.40/cwt | 77.00–83.50 | 1,091 | 38 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,550 | 80.02/cwt | 78.50–81.50 | 1,240 | 81 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,740 | 87.00/cwt | 87.00–87.00 | 1,514 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,155 | 79.74/cwt | 78.00–83.50 | 921 | 37 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,335 | 75.00/cwt | 75.00–75.00 | 1,001 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,053 | 64.84/cwt | 63.00–65.00 | 683 | 13 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,058 | 72.96/cwt | 66.00–78.00 | 772 | 16 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,406 | 78.65/cwt | 78.50–81.50 | 1,106 | 23 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,852 | 113.65/cwt | 113.00–114.00 | 2,105 | 3 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,612 | 84.25/cwt | 83.00–85.00 | 1,358 | 3 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,410 | 75.41/cwt | 71.00–77.00 | 1,063 | 10 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,410 | 80.96/cwt | 78.00–84.00 | 1,142 | 5 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 946 | 70.37/cwt | 68.00–74.00 | 666 | 9 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 875 | 63.00/cwt | 63.00–63.00 | 551 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,129 | 74.80/cwt | 67.00–78.00 | 844 | 29 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Heavy Weight | — | 2,007 | 77.50/cwt | 77.50–77.50 | 1,555 | 3 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,461 | 84.52/cwt | 83.50–85.50 | 1,235 | 4 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,585 | 102.85/cwt | 100.00–106.00 | 1,630 | 4 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,506 | 87.00/cwt | 81.00–92.00 | 1,310 | 7 |
| Bulls | —Natural | — | 1,450 | 92.00/cwt | 92.00–92.00 | 1,334 | 1 |
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 1,128 | 82.00/cwt | 82.00–82.00 | 925 | 2 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,230 | 98.00/cwt | 98.00–98.00 | 1,205 | 1 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,372 | 86.00/cwt | 86.00–86.00 | 1,180 | 3 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1Non-Legible BANGS | — | 1,110 | 910.00/cwt | 910.00–910.00 | 10,101 | 20 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 1,020 | 1,075.00/cwt | 1,075.00–1,075.00 | 10,965 | 31 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 923 | 75.24/cwt | 75.00–75.50 | 694 | 2 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,297 | 1,442.91/cwt | 1,325.00–1,485.00 | 18,715 | 43 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,110 | 1,125.00/cwt | 1,125.00–1,125.00 | 12,488 | 3 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,141 | 1,369.59/cwt | 1,350.00–1,375.00 | 15,627 | 17 |
Compared to last week: Feeder steers were too lightly tested to establish any market trend. Heifers 450-499 lbs offered the best test this week and these offerings sold steady to 3.00 higher. All other weights of heifers were too lightly tested to develop any market trend. Quality this week was mixed from plain to attractive, and lower overall compared to last week, which limited demand. Feeders sold on mostly moderate demand for light to moderate offerings. The best demand continues to be for cattle suitable to run on grass. Market activity this week was slow to moderate. Weigh up cows sold on good to very good demand. Feeding buyers were the driving force behind the market this week. Demand for feeding cows was good from both packers and order-buyers. Feeding cows sold mostly steady to 2.00 higher, with the biggest price gain coming from thin, lean cows or poorer quality cows. Slaughter cows sold steady to firm as feeding buyers pushed all offerings higher. Slaughter bulls sold generally steady in a narrow comparison. Weigh up conditions were mixed this week, but overall weigh conditions were poorer this week compared to last. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold on mostly good demand this week. These offerings sold mostly 5.00 higher. Several set of thin coming 2 year old heifers were seen this week and these offerings sold on good demand as most sold to feeding buyers.
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 52 | — | 1,332 | 1,185.00–1,275.00 | 1,237.51 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 43 | — | 1,297 | 1,325.00–1,485.00 | 1,442.91 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 17 | — | 1,141 | 1,350.00–1,375.00 | 1,369.59 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 31 | — | 1,270 | 935.00 | 935.00 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 31 | — | 1,020 | 1,075.00 | 1,075.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Non-Legible BANGS$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 9 | — | 931 | 77.00 | 77.00 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 15 | — | 1,115 | 80.00 | 80.00 |
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 20 | — | 1,110 | 910.00 | 910.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 7 | — | 1,079 | 1,175.00 | 1,175.00 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 3 | — | 1,110 | 1,125.00 | 1,125.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2 · Non-Legible BANGS$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 39 | — | 978 | 1,175.00–1,275.00 | 1,227.05 |
| Bred Cows — Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 14 | — | 1,114 | 910.00 | 910.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Broken Mouth$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1 | — | 1,420 | 1,100.00 | 1,100.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 124 | — | 826 | 108.00–148.00 | 123.64 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 82 | — | 1,024 | 80.00–112.50 | 98.17 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 1,355 | 82.50 | 82.50 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 9 | — | 791 | 81.00–125.00 | 107.09 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 2 | — | 923 | 75.00–75.50 | 75.24 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 21 | — | 528 | 189.00 | 189.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 560 | 188.00 | 188.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 685 | 151.00 | 151.00 |
| 10 | — | 506 | 181.00–189.00 | 184.19 |
| 2 | — | 600 | 166.00 | 166.00 |
| 6 | — | 382 | 200.00 | 200.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 16 | — | 445 | 184.00 | 184.00 |
| 8 | — | 398 | 191.00 | 191.00 |
| 5 | — | 611 | 159.00–160.00 | 159.41 |
| 62 | — | 484 | 182.00–186.00 | 185.15 |
| 12 | — | 793 | 142.50 | 142.50 |
| 40 | — | 585 | 164.50–167.00 | 164.58 |
| 3 | — | 545 | 176.00 | 176.00 |
| 39 | — | 663 | 149.00–162.00 | 159.72 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 511 | 166.00 | 166.00 |
| 1 | — | 570 | 158.00 | 158.00 |
| 8 | — | 726 | 142.00–147.00 | 145.77 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 770 | 143.00 | 143.00 |
| 1 | — | 75 | 485.00 | 485.00 |
| Bulls — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,110 | 101.00 | 101.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,399 | 85.00 | 85.00 |
| 10 | — | 1,410 | 71.00–77.00 | 75.41 |
| 5 | — | 1,410 | 78.00–84.00 | 80.96 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 72 | — | 1,165 | 78.00–84.00 | 80.05 |
| 13 | — | 1,053 | 63.00–65.00 | 64.84 |
| 16 | — | 1,058 | 66.00–78.00 | 72.96 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 1,367 | 85.25–87.50 | 86.05 |
| 38 | — | 1,340 | 77.00–83.50 | 81.40 |
| 1 | — | 1,335 | 75.00 | 75.00 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 81 | — | 1,550 | 78.50–81.50 | 80.02 |
| 2 | — | 1,740 | 87.00 | 87.00 |
| 4 | — | 1,461 | 83.50–85.50 | 84.52 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 37 | — | 1,155 | 78.00–83.50 | 79.74 |
| 29 | — | 1,129 | 67.00–78.00 | 74.80 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 23 | — | 1,406 | 78.50–81.50 | 78.65 |
| 3 | — | 1,612 | 83.00–85.00 | 84.25 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 946 | 68.00–74.00 | 70.37 |
| 1 | — | 875 | 63.00 | 63.00 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Heavy Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 2,007 | 77.50 | 77.50 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,852 | 113.00–114.00 | 113.65 |
| 4 | — | 1,585 | 100.00–106.00 | 102.85 |
| 7 | — | 1,506 | 81.00–92.00 | 87.00 |
| Bulls — Natural$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,450 | 92.00 | 92.00 |
| Bulls — Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,128 | 82.00 | 82.00 |
| Bulls — Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,230 | 98.00 | 98.00 |
| 3 | — | 1,372 | 86.00 | 86.00 |