Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however steady undertones were noticed on steers and higher undertones were noticed on heifers. Demand was mostly good today for light offerings. Despite limited offerings buyers showed good demand for all offerings. Quality this week was mostly average. Market activity was mostly moderate to active today. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good demand for light offerings. Another offering of fed cows were seen again this week. Premium white cows sold generally steady. Fed cow offerings were pushing more fill this week compared to last. Breaking cows sold generally steady, boning and lean cows 3.00-4.00 higher. Feeding cows were too lightly tested to trend as most cows were purchased for immediate harvest. Cow quality was average to attractive this sale. Weigh up conditions were mixed this sale as a cold front and winter storm had many cows tanked up on feed and water. Slaughter bulls sold 1.00-3.00 higher in a narrow comparison. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, higher undertones were noticed. A heavy offering of bred cows was seen this sale. Quality was mixed from plain to attractive. 3rd trimester is from through the end of May. Several May calving cows were seen this sale and these offering sold at a discount to March calving cows.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 547 | 209.00 | 1,142 | 148 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 458 | 208.00 | 952 | 10thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,668 | 108.99 | 1,818 | 12 |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75% | Average | 1,641 | 90.40 | 1,483 | 49 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,437 | 88.44 | 1,271 | 26 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Low | 1,542 | 88.27 | 1,361 | 24 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 1,143 | 84.75 | 969 | 36 |
| Class | Stage | Age | Avg wt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,027 | $1,910 | 181 |
| Bred Cows | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1,195 | $1,734 | 153 |
| Bred Cows | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 1,361 | $1,563 | 73 |
| Bred Cows | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | Aged (>8 yrs) | 1,307 | $1,426 | 92 |
| Bred Cows | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | Young (2-4 yrs) | 929 | $1,200 | 6 |
| Bred Heifers | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | (<2 yrs) | 1,031 | $1,950 | 147 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2Registered | — | 1,570 | 1,550.00/head | 1,550.00–1,550.00 | 1,550 | 16 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1Broken Mouth | — | 1,316 | 1,440.57/head | 1,300.00–1,660.00 | 1,441 | 86 |
| Bred Cows | Medium 1-2 | — | 929 | 1,200.00/head | 1,200.00–1,200.00 | 1,200 | 6 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 965 | 103.17/cwt | 80.50–132.00 | 996 | 37 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,139 | 2,052.36/head | 2,025.00–2,100.00 | 2,052 | 71 |
| Bred Cows | Medium 1-2 | — | 955 | 1,817.94/head | 1,550.00–1,875.00 | 1,818 | 110 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,302 | 1,566.05/head | 1,375.00–1,660.00 | 1,566 | 57 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,067 | 1,984.91/head | 1,935.00–2,125.00 | 1,985 | 106 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium 1-2 | — | 937 | 1,860.00/head | 1,860.00–1,860.00 | 1,860 | 41 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,476 | 89.50/cwt | 89.50–89.50 | 1,321 | 3 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,619 | 113.46/cwt | 108.00–115.50 | 1,837 | 6 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,958 | 119.53/cwt | 117.00–124.00 | 2,340 | 3 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 1,177 | 1,210.14/head | 1,100.00–1,260.00 | 1,210 | 6 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 936 | 143.99/cwt | 137.00–146.00 | 1,348 | 25 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,195 | 1,734.18/head | 1,650.00–1,850.00 | 1,734 | 153 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 593 | 219.00/cwt | 219.00–219.00 | 1,299 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 525 | 233.50/cwt | 233.50–233.50 | 1,226 | 15 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 501 | 201.00/cwt | 201.00–201.00 | 1,007 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 400 | 223.00/cwt | 223.00–223.00 | 892 | 1 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Replacement | — | 571 | 198.50/cwt | 198.50–198.50 | 1,133 | 40 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 522 | 217.60/cwt | 217.50–219.00 | 1,136 | 91 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 634 | 185.43/cwt | 183.00–188.50 | 1,176 | 16 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 435 | 222.50/cwt | 222.50–222.50 | 968 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 414 | 215.00/cwt | 215.00–215.00 | 890 | 5 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,492 | 90.50/cwt | 90.50–90.50 | 1,350 | 5 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 920 | 82.42/cwt | 79.50–85.50 | 758 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 880 | 62.00/cwt | 62.00–62.00 | 546 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,163 | 82.03/cwt | 77.25–84.50 | 954 | 15 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,260 | 93.25/cwt | 93.00–93.50 | 1,175 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,155 | 87.94/cwt | 85.00–92.50 | 1,016 | 16 |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75% | — | 1,670 | 88.46/cwt | 88.00–93.00 | 1,477 | 44 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,671 | 82.51/cwt | 80.25–86.50 | 1,379 | 5 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,413 | 83.67/cwt | 80.00–86.50 | 1,182 | 6 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,429 | 88.84/cwt | 86.00–92.00 | 1,270 | 13 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,420 | 95.00/cwt | 95.00–95.00 | 1,349 | 2 |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75% | — | 1,381 | 107.50/cwt | 107.50–107.50 | 1,485 | 5 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,508 | 89.79/cwt | 87.50–90.50 | 1,354 | 19 |
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however steady undertones were noticed on steers and higher undertones were noticed on heifers. Demand was mostly good today for light offerings. Despite limited offerings buyers showed good demand for all offerings. Quality this week was mostly average. Market activity was mostly moderate to active today. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good demand for light offerings. Another offering of fed cows were seen again this week. Premium white cows sold generally steady. Fed cow offerings were pushing more fill this week compared to last. Breaking cows sold generally steady, boning and lean cows 3.00-4.00 higher. Feeding cows were too lightly tested to trend as most cows were purchased for immediate harvest. Cow quality was average to attractive this sale. Weigh up conditions were mixed this sale as a cold front and winter storm had many cows tanked up on feed and water. Slaughter bulls sold 1.00-3.00 higher in a narrow comparison. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, higher undertones were noticed. A heavy offering of bred cows was seen this sale. Quality was mixed from plain to attractive. 3rd trimester is from through the end of May. Several May calving cows were seen this sale and these offering sold at a discount to March calving cows.
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2 · Registered$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 16 | — | 1,570 | 1,550.00 | 1,550.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Broken Mouth$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 86 | — | 1,316 | 1,300.00–1,660.00 | 1,440.57 |
| Bred Cows — Medium 1-2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 6 | — | 929 | 1,200.00 | 1,200.00 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 110 | — | 955 | 1,550.00–1,875.00 | 1,817.94 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 71 | — | 1,139 | 2,025.00–2,100.00 | 2,052.36 |
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 57 | — | 1,302 | 1,375.00–1,660.00 | 1,566.05 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 153 | — | 1,195 | 1,650.00–1,850.00 | 1,734.18 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 6 | — | 1,177 | 1,100.00–1,260.00 | 1,210.14 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 37 | — | 965 | 80.50–132.00 | 103.17 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 25 | — | 936 | 137.00–146.00 | 143.99 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 106 | — | 1,067 | 1,935.00–2,125.00 | 1,984.91 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium 1-2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 41 | — | 937 | 1,860.00 | 1,860.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,476 | 89.50 | 89.50 |
| 6 | — | 1,619 | 108.00–115.50 | 113.46 |
| 3 | — | 1,958 | 117.00–124.00 | 119.53 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 1,492 | 90.50 | 90.50 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 920 | 79.50–85.50 | 82.42 |
| 1 | — | 880 | 62.00 | 62.00 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 15 | — | 1,163 | 77.25–84.50 | 82.03 |
| 2 | — | 1,260 | 93.00–93.50 | 93.25 |
| 16 | — | 1,155 | 85.00–92.50 | 87.94 |
| Cows — Premium White 65-75%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 44 | — | 1,670 | 88.00–93.00 | 88.46 |
| 5 | — | 1,381 | 107.50 | 107.50 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 1,671 | 80.25–86.50 | 82.51 |
| 19 | — | 1,508 | 87.50–90.50 | 89.79 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 1,413 | 80.00–86.50 | 83.67 |
| 13 | — | 1,429 | 86.00–92.00 | 88.84 |
| 2 | — | 1,420 | 95.00 | 95.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 593 | 219.00 | 219.00 |
| 15 | — | 525 | 233.50 | 233.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 435 | 222.50 | 222.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 501 | 201.00 | 201.00 |
| 5 | — | 414 | 215.00 | 215.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 400 | 223.00 | 223.00 |
| 91 | — | 522 | 217.50–219.00 | 217.60 |
| 16 | — | 634 | 183.00–188.50 | 185.43 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Replacement$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 40 | — | 571 | 198.50 | 198.50 |