Compared to last week: Feeder cattle were all too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, steady to higher undertones were noticed. Quality this sale was mixed from plain to attractive. Demand was mostly good for light offerings. Flesh conditions were mixed this week, from light to moderate. Most backgrounded offerings were in moderate flesh, however quality was mostly attractive. Market activity was mostly active this week. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good demand for light offerings. Slaughter cows sold generally 1.00-2.00 higher in a narrow comparison. Major packers and local packers continue to be very aggressive as they fight over limited offerings. No cows were purchased to feed this week as slaughter demand was very good. Slaughter bulls sold on good to very good demand this sale. Slaughter bulls sold 1.00-3.00 higher on all offerings. Feeding bull buyers pushed lower quality or light weight bulls higher this week. As a result, low dressing bulls saw the biggest upswing in price. Cow and bull quality was average to attractive this week. Weigh up conditions were average to below average this week as most cows and bulls pushed excess fill. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed saw the biggest price increase this week as several buyers were looking for cows to breed. Young age cows sold mostly 10.00-15.00 higher and some attractive offerings sold very close to yearling heifer price.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 523 | 225.00 | 1,177 | 16thin |
| Medium and Large 1 | 603 | 214.89 | 1,295 | 75 |
| Medium and Large 2 | 483 | 195.00 | 942 | 2thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,649 | 115.55 | 1,906 | 56 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Low | 1,569 | 96.11 | 1,508 | 7thin |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Low | 1,447 | 90.36 | 1,308 | 14 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,149 | 86.55 | 995 | 18 |
| Class | Stage | Age | Avg wt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Heifers | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | (<2 yrs) | 990 | $1,845 | 14 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,613 | 93.00/cwt | 92.50–93.50 | 1,500 | 2 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,440 | 83.57/cwt | 79.00–85.00 | 1,203 | 5 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,451 | 94.13/cwt | 90.50–98.50 | 1,366 | 9 |
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 1,180 | 108.00/cwt | 108.00–108.00 | 1,274 | 1 |
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 1,190 | 101.00/cwt | 101.00–101.00 | 1,202 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,583 | 103.21/cwt | 94.00–112.00 | 1,634 | 5 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,168 | 85.37/cwt | 83.50–87.00 | 997 | 8 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,212 | 92.92/cwt | 91.50–95.50 | 1,126 | 8 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 760 | 52.50/cwt | 52.50–52.50 | 399 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 885 | 79.00/cwt | 79.00–79.00 | 699 | 1 |
| Bulls | —Natural | — | 1,633 | 108.33/cwt | 98.00–114.00 | 1,769 | 11 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,551 | 97.36/cwt | 95.00–100.00 | 1,510 | 5 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,929 | 125.48/cwt | 123.00–129.00 | 2,421 | 7 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,747 | 118.32/cwt | 114.00–123.00 | 2,067 | 10 |
| Bulls | —Natural | — | 1,853 | 128.05/cwt | 125.00–130.00 | 2,373 | 4 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 584 | 227.00/cwt | 227.00–227.00 | 1,326 | 9 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 70 | 375.00/head | 375.00–375.00 | 375 | 1 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 610 | 213.59/cwt | 210.00–216.50 | 1,303 | 9 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 696 | 187.00/cwt | 187.00–187.00 | 1,302 | 12 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,105 | 132.00/cwt | 132.00–132.00 | 1,459 | 1 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 768 | 165.00/cwt | 165.00–165.00 | 1,267 | 10 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 761 | 192.70/cwt | 191.00–197.00 | 1,466 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 856 | 187.22/cwt | 182.00–187.50 | 1,603 | 40 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 483 | 195.00/cwt | 195.00–195.00 | 942 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 370 | 252.50/cwt | 252.50–252.50 | 934 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 477 | 252.00/cwt | 252.00–252.00 | 1,202 | 13 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 535 | 235.00/cwt | 235.00–235.00 | 1,257 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 70 | 350.00/head | 350.00–350.00 | 350 | 1 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 501 | 230.00/cwt | 230.00–230.00 | 1,152 | 8 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 105 | 413.10/head | 400.00–425.00 | 413 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 635 | 210.06/cwt | 207.00–218.50 | 1,334 | 30 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 746 | 186.00/cwt | 186.00–186.00 | 1,388 | 12 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 591 | 226.00/cwt | 226.00–226.00 | 1,336 | 15 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 449 | 231.00/cwt | 231.00–231.00 | 1,037 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 523 | 225.00/cwt | 225.00–225.00 | 1,177 | 16 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 825 | 184.70/cwt | 183.50–185.00 | 1,524 | 16 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium 1 | — | 985 | 1,800.00/head | 1,800.00–1,800.00 | 1,800 | 11 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,008 | 2,010.00/head | 2,010.00–2,010.00 | 2,010 | 3 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 966 | 158.53/cwt | 137.00–171.00 | 1,531 | 98 |
| Stock Cows | Medium 1 | — | 750 | 164.00/cwt | 164.00–164.00 | 1,230 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,227 | 106.04/cwt | 92.50–137.50 | 1,301 | 16 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 889 | 148.04/cwt | 136.00–153.00 | 1,316 | 7 |
| Stock Cows | Large 1 | — | 960 | 132.00/cwt | 132.00–132.00 | 1,267 | 1 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,313 | 103.44/cwt | 96.00–110.00 | 1,358 | 2 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,323 | 117.68/cwt | 115.00–122.00 | 1,557 | 7 |
| Bulls | —Natural | — | 1,730 | 118.72/cwt | 115.50–124.00 | 2,054 | 8 |
Compared to last week: Feeder cattle were all too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, steady to higher undertones were noticed. Quality this sale was mixed from plain to attractive. Demand was mostly good for light offerings. Flesh conditions were mixed this week, from light to moderate. Most backgrounded offerings were in moderate flesh, however quality was mostly attractive. Market activity was mostly active this week. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good demand for light offerings. Slaughter cows sold generally 1.00-2.00 higher in a narrow comparison. Major packers and local packers continue to be very aggressive as they fight over limited offerings. No cows were purchased to feed this week as slaughter demand was very good. Slaughter bulls sold on good to very good demand this sale. Slaughter bulls sold 1.00-3.00 higher on all offerings. Feeding bull buyers pushed lower quality or light weight bulls higher this week. As a result, low dressing bulls saw the biggest upswing in price. Cow and bull quality was average to attractive this week. Weigh up conditions were average to below average this week as most cows and bulls pushed excess fill. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed saw the biggest price increase this week as several buyers were looking for cows to breed. Young age cows sold mostly 10.00-15.00 higher and some attractive offerings sold very close to yearling heifer price.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,613 | 92.50–93.50 | 93.00 |
| 5 | — | 1,551 | 95.00–100.00 | 97.36 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 1,440 | 79.00–85.00 | 83.57 |
| 9 | — | 1,451 | 90.50–98.50 | 94.13 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 1,168 | 83.50–87.00 | 85.37 |
| 8 | — | 1,212 | 91.50–95.50 | 92.92 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 760 | 52.50 | 52.50 |
| 1 | — | 885 | 79.00 | 79.00 |
| Bulls — Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,180 | 108.00 | 108.00 |
| 1 | — | 1,190 | 101.00 | 101.00 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 1,583 | 94.00–112.00 | 103.21 |
| 7 | — | 1,929 | 123.00–129.00 | 125.48 |
| 10 | — | 1,747 | 114.00–123.00 | 118.32 |
| Bulls — Natural$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 11 | — | 1,633 | 98.00–114.00 | 108.33 |
| 4 | — | 1,853 | 125.00–130.00 | 128.05 |
| 8 | — | 1,730 | 115.50–124.00 | 118.72 |
| Bulls — Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,313 | 96.00–110.00 | 103.44 |
| 7 | — | 1,323 | 115.00–122.00 | 117.68 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 584 | 227.00 | 227.00 |
| 9 | — | 610 | 210.00–216.50 | 213.59 |
| 12 | — | 696 | 187.00 | 187.00 |
| 10 | — | 768 | 165.00 | 165.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per head · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 70 | 375.00 | 375.00 |
| 4 | — | 105 | 400.00–425.00 | 413.10 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,105 | 132.00 | 132.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 761 | 191.00–197.00 | 192.70 |
| 40 | — | 856 | 182.00–187.50 | 187.22 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 13 | — | 477 | 252.00 | 252.00 |
| 5 | — | 535 | 235.00 | 235.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 483 | 195.00 | 195.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 370 | 252.50 | 252.50 |
| 8 | — | 501 | 230.00 | 230.00 |
| 30 | — | 635 | 207.00–218.50 | 210.06 |
| 12 | — | 746 | 186.00 | 186.00 |
| 15 | — | 591 | 226.00 | 226.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per head · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 70 | 350.00 | 350.00 |
| 8 | — | 449 | 231.00 | 231.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 16 | — | 523 | 225.00 | 225.00 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | N/A | 16 | — | 825 | 183.50–185.00 | 184.70 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 11 | — | 985 | 1,800.00 | 1,800.00 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 3 | — | 1,008 | 2,010.00 | 2,010.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 98 | — | 966 | 137.00–171.00 | 158.53 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 16 | — | 1,227 | 92.50–137.50 | 106.04 |
| Stock Cows — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 750 | 164.00 | 164.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 7 | — | 889 | 136.00–153.00 | 148.04 |
| Stock Cows — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 960 | 132.00 | 132.00 |