Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers were too lightly tested to develop any market trend. Feeder cattle were mostly off grass this week and most were in very light flesh. Quality was mixed from plain to attractive. Heifer quality was much more attractive than steer quality today. Market activity was mostly moderate to active. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good demand again this week. Demand improved as more buyers started loads. Cow quality was slightly better this sale compared to last sale. Demand from packers remains good and they purchased most of the offering to feed this week. Feeding cows sold mostly steady to 2.00 higher, with the largest increase seen on lean cows. Slaughter cows sold steady on breaking cows, boning and lean cows sold steady to 2.00 higher. Slaughter bulls sold mostly 3.00-6.00 lower in a narrow comparison. Feeding bulls sold mostly steady to weak. Weigh up conditions were mostly average to above average today as most cows were coming off grass. Young cows suitable to feed or rebreed were too lightly tested to develop any market trend. Quality was mostly average today.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 591 | 299.00 | 1,767 | 28 |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,740 | 163.75 | 2,849 | 39 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | High | 1,647 | 144.41 | 2,379 | 26 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Low | 1,434 | 144.12 | 2,066 | 84 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 1,141 | 137.13 | 1,564 | 13 |
| Class | Stage | Age | Avg wt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cow-Calf Pairs | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1,769 | $3,000 | 5 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,410 | $2,900 | 5 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 1,873 | $2,800 | 3thin |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | Aged (>8 yrs) | 1,517 | $2,300 | 3thin |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 1050–1100 | 1,058 | 206.00/cwt | 206.00–206.00 | 2,179 | 2 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 1000–1050 | 1,013 | 206.99/cwt | 204.00–210.00 | 2,097 | 2 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | 900–950 | 935 | 209.00/cwt | 209.00–209.00 | 1,954 | 1 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 750–800 | 783 | 245.00/cwt | 245.00–245.00 | 1,918 | 5 |
| Steers | Large 1 | 600–650 | 624 | 289.50/cwt | 289.50–289.50 | 1,806 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 750–800 | 776 | 250.50/cwt | 250.50–250.50 | 1,944 | 9 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | 450–500 | 450 | 307.00/cwt | 307.00–307.00 | 1,382 | 11 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 800–850 | 811 | 243.00/cwt | 243.00–243.00 | 1,971 | 18 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 600–650 | 638 | 287.00/cwt | 287.00–287.00 | 1,831 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 650–700 | 664 | 279.00/cwt | 279.00–279.00 | 1,853 | 31 |
| Beef/Dairy Steers | Large 3 | 600–650 | 612 | 206.00/cwt | 206.00–206.00 | 1,261 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 550–600 | 591 | 299.00/cwt | 299.00–299.00 | 1,767 | 28 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,873 | 2,800.00/head | 2,800.00–2,800.00 | 2,800 | 3 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,769 | 3,000.00/head | 3,000.00–3,000.00 | 3,000 | 5 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,172 | 149.00/cwt | 149.00–149.00 | 1,746 | 6 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,065 | 160.00/cwt | 160.00–160.00 | 1,704 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,225 | 163.00/cwt | 163.00–163.00 | 1,997 | 1 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1-2Broken Mouth | — | 1,517 | 2,300.00/head | 2,300.00–2,300.00 | 2,300 | 3 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,410 | 2,900.00/head | 2,900.00–2,900.00 | 2,900 | 5 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,639 | 162.50/cwt | 158.00–174.00 | 2,663 | 13 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,630 | 154.00/cwt | 154.00–154.00 | 2,510 | 1 |
| Bulls | —Natural | — | 1,940 | 163.00/cwt | 163.00–163.00 | 3,162 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,631 | 163.28/cwt | 160.00–169.00 | 2,663 | 9 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,377 | 136.44/cwt | 136.00–136.50 | 1,879 | 8 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,184 | 135.57/cwt | 133.00–139.00 | 1,605 | 7 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,394 | 143.00/cwt | 143.00–143.00 | 1,993 | 4 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Heavy Weight | — | 2,060 | 144.50/cwt | 144.50–144.50 | 2,977 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,033 | 120.51/cwt | 115.00–126.00 | 1,245 | 2 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,621 | 145.31/cwt | 144.75–148.50 | 2,355 | 20 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,413 | 143.03/cwt | 141.00–145.50 | 2,021 | 15 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,688 | 142.00/cwt | 142.00–142.00 | 2,397 | 3 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,445 | 145.88/cwt | 144.50–148.50 | 2,108 | 54 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,670 | 137.00/cwt | 137.00–137.00 | 2,288 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,119 | 148.16/cwt | 147.00–149.00 | 1,658 | 4 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,473 | 147.00/cwt | 147.00–147.00 | 2,165 | 2 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,660 | 126.00/cwt | 126.00–126.00 | 2,092 | 1 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,615 | 141.00/cwt | 141.00–141.00 | 2,277 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,028 | 173.96/cwt | 171.50–176.00 | 3,528 | 9 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,674 | 153.61/cwt | 150.00–157.50 | 2,571 | 6 |
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers were too lightly tested to develop any market trend. Feeder cattle were mostly off grass this week and most were in very light flesh. Quality was mixed from plain to attractive. Heifer quality was much more attractive than steer quality today. Market activity was mostly moderate to active. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good demand again this week. Demand improved as more buyers started loads. Cow quality was slightly better this sale compared to last sale. Demand from packers remains good and they purchased most of the offering to feed this week. Feeding cows sold mostly steady to 2.00 higher, with the largest increase seen on lean cows. Slaughter cows sold steady on breaking cows, boning and lean cows sold steady to 2.00 higher. Slaughter bulls sold mostly 3.00-6.00 lower in a narrow comparison. Feeding bulls sold mostly steady to weak. Weigh up conditions were mostly average to above average today as most cows were coming off grass. Young cows suitable to feed or rebreed were too lightly tested to develop any market trend. Quality was mostly average today.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | 1000–1050 | 1,013 | 204.00–210.00 | 206.99 |
| 2 | 1050–1100 | 1,058 | 206.00 | 206.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | 900–950 | 935 | 209.00 | 209.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | 750–800 | 783 | 245.00 | 245.00 |
| 18 | 800–850 | 811 | 243.00 | 243.00 |
| Steers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | 600–650 | 624 | 289.50 | 289.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 28 | 550–600 | 591 | 299.00 | 299.00 |
| 3 | 600–650 | 638 | 287.00 | 287.00 |
| 31 | 650–700 | 664 | 279.00 | 279.00 |
| 9 | 750–800 | 776 | 250.50 | 250.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 11 | 450–500 | 450 | 307.00 | 307.00 |
| Beef/Dairy Steers — Large 3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | 600–650 | 612 | 206.00 | 206.00 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1-2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 3 | — | 1,873 | 2,800.00 | 2,800.00 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 5 | — | 1,769 | 3,000.00 | 3,000.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1-2 · Broken Mouth$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 3 | — | 1,517 | 2,300.00 | 2,300.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 5 | — | 1,410 | 2,900.00 | 2,900.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 6 | — | 1,172 | 149.00 | 149.00 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 1,225 | 163.00 | 163.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 1,065 | 160.00 | 160.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls — Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 13 | — | 1,639 | 158.00–174.00 | 162.50 |
| 1 | — | 1,630 | 154.00 | 154.00 |
| Bulls — Natural$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,940 | 163.00 | 163.00 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 1,631 | 160.00–169.00 | 163.28 |
| 9 | — | 2,028 | 171.50–176.00 | 173.96 |
| 6 | — | 1,674 | 150.00–157.50 | 153.61 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 1,377 | 136.00–136.50 | 136.44 |
| 15 | — | 1,413 | 141.00–145.50 | 143.03 |
| 54 | — | 1,445 | 144.50–148.50 | 145.88 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 1,184 | 133.00–139.00 | 135.57 |
| 4 | — | 1,119 | 147.00–149.00 | 148.16 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 1,394 | 143.00 | 143.00 |
| 2 | — | 1,473 | 147.00 | 147.00 |
| 1 | — | 1,660 | 126.00 | 126.00 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Heavy Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 2,060 | 144.50 | 144.50 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,033 | 115.00–126.00 | 120.51 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 20 | — | 1,621 | 144.75–148.50 | 145.31 |
| 1 | — | 1,670 | 137.00 | 137.00 |
| 1 | — | 1,615 | 141.00 | 141.00 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,688 | 142.00 | 142.00 |