Compared to last week: Feeder cattle were too lightly tested either last sale or today to develop an accurate market trend, however steady undertones were noticed on both steers and heifers under 600 lbs and higher undertones were noticed on both steers and heifers over 600 lbs. Quality this week was mixed from plain to very attractive. Demand was good to very good on all offerings. Most offerings were weaned from 60-90 days, however, demand was similar for both weaned and un-weaned cattle as buyers focused on quality. Market activity was mostly active today. Bidders were active both ringside as well as over the internet this sale. Weigh up cows sold on good demand for light offerings. Demand for slaughter cows improved slightly this sale as packers purchased slightly better yielding cows to send to immediate harvest. Slaughter cows sold mostly 1.00 to 5.00 higher on boning and lean cows, breaking cows were too lightly tested to develop any market trend. Feeding cow demand continues to be good. Both private feeders and packers both showed good demand for cows to feed. Private buyers continue to buy slightly lame or slightly blemished cows to but away on feed. Feeding cows sold mostly 2.00 to 5.00 higher on high quality cows suitable to feed to premium white. Thin feeding cows sold mostly steady to 5.00 higher. Cow quality this week was average to attractive. Slaughter bulls were too lightly tested either this sale or last to develop any market trend. Weigh up conditions were mostly average to below average this week for cows and bulls. Bull quality this week was mostly plain with many low dressing bulls on offer. Young age offerings were too lightly tested to develop any market trend. Young age cows sold on mostly moderate to good demand for light offerings. Quality was mostly average.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 550 | 312.27 | 1,719 | 71 |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,809 | 137.23 | 2,483 | 20 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,465 | 127.61 | 1,869 | 74 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,109 | 107.00 | 1,187 | 53 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | — | 1,980 | 144.10/cwt | 141.00–146.00 | 2,853 | 7 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,633 | 139.00/cwt | 139.00–139.00 | 2,270 | 2 |
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 1,410 | 105.00/cwt | 105.00–105.00 | 1,481 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,653 | 111.88/cwt | 111.00–112.50 | 1,849 | 4 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,435 | 107.00/cwt | 107.00–107.00 | 1,535 | 1 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | 500–550 | 530 | 358.00/cwt | 358.00–358.00 | 1,897 | 27 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 450–500 | 489 | 336.98/cwt | 332.00–346.00 | 1,648 | 31 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 2 | 350–400 | 379 | 350.00/cwt | 350.00–350.00 | 1,327 | 13 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,111 | 175.53/cwt | 154.00–183.00 | 1,950 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 400–450 | 435 | 366.62/cwt | 356.50–369.50 | 1,595 | 83 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | 700–750 | 719 | 293.80/cwt | 291.75–297.50 | 2,112 | 72 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,050 | 174.26/cwt | 159.00–197.50 | 1,830 | 9 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | 450–500 | 465 | 354.00/cwt | 354.00–354.00 | 1,646 | 11 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 700–750 | 700 | 262.50/cwt | 262.50–262.50 | 1,838 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | 850–900 | 898 | 250.00/cwt | 250.00–250.00 | 2,245 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 550–600 | 561 | 307.53/cwt | 303.00–310.50 | 1,725 | 16 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | 650–700 | 655 | 311.00/cwt | 311.00–311.00 | 2,037 | 1 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | 450–500 | 477 | 371.00/cwt | 371.00–371.00 | 1,770 | 12 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 500–550 | 546 | 314.21/cwt | 312.00–315.00 | 1,716 | 52 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | 550–600 | 590 | 327.15/cwt | 326.50–335.50 | 1,930 | 52 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 350–400 | 387 | 378.23/cwt | 377.00–382.50 | 1,464 | 14 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 650–700 | 650 | 274.00/cwt | 274.00–274.00 | 1,781 | 16 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 450–500 | 482 | 360.00/cwt | 360.00–360.00 | 1,735 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | 550–600 | 572 | 304.00/cwt | 304.00–304.00 | 1,739 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 400–450 | 446 | 344.81/cwt | 344.50–345.00 | 1,538 | 13 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 350–400 | 375 | 371.43/cwt | 370.00–372.50 | 1,393 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 400–450 | 419 | 375.12/cwt | 370.00–403.00 | 1,572 | 23 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 350–400 | 379 | 425.00/cwt | 425.00–425.00 | 1,611 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | 500–550 | 514 | 361.00/cwt | 361.00–361.00 | 1,856 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | 650–700 | 657 | 308.00/cwt | 308.00–308.00 | 2,024 | 10 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,538 | 136.87/cwt | 135.00–138.50 | 2,105 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium 1 | 400–450 | 441 | 364.00/cwt | 364.00–364.00 | 1,605 | 6 |
| Heifers | Medium 1 | 350–400 | 368 | 365.00/cwt | 365.00–365.00 | 1,343 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium 1 | 250–300 | 284 | 465.00/cwt | 465.00–465.00 | 1,321 | 13 |
| Heifers | Medium 1 | 400–450 | 448 | 357.00/cwt | 357.00–357.00 | 1,599 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 2 | 400–450 | 440 | 325.00/cwt | 325.00–325.00 | 1,430 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 450–500 | 453 | 330.00/cwt | 330.00–330.00 | 1,495 | 2 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,510 | 134.08/cwt | 134.00–134.50 | 2,025 | 42 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,395 | 111.59/cwt | 109.50–114.00 | 1,557 | 6 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,280 | 95.86/cwt | 93.00–99.00 | 1,227 | 2 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,200 | 150.25/cwt | 150.00–150.50 | 3,306 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,270 | 112.00/cwt | 110.00–115.00 | 1,422 | 5 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,696 | 129.77/cwt | 119.00–139.00 | 2,201 | 6 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,115 | 111.59/cwt | 100.00–117.00 | 1,244 | 13 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,174 | 117.35/cwt | 117.00–118.00 | 1,378 | 11 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 830 | 96.48/cwt | 92.00–100.00 | 801 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 988 | 110.00/cwt | 110.00–110.00 | 1,087 | 12 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,119 | 83.08/cwt | 82.00–83.50 | 930 | 8 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,359 | 123.22/cwt | 116.00–130.50 | 1,675 | 21 |
Compared to last week: Feeder cattle were too lightly tested either last sale or today to develop an accurate market trend, however steady undertones were noticed on both steers and heifers under 600 lbs and higher undertones were noticed on both steers and heifers over 600 lbs. Quality this week was mixed from plain to very attractive. Demand was good to very good on all offerings. Most offerings were weaned from 60-90 days, however, demand was similar for both weaned and un-weaned cattle as buyers focused on quality. Market activity was mostly active today. Bidders were active both ringside as well as over the internet this sale. Weigh up cows sold on good demand for light offerings. Demand for slaughter cows improved slightly this sale as packers purchased slightly better yielding cows to send to immediate harvest. Slaughter cows sold mostly 1.00 to 5.00 higher on boning and lean cows, breaking cows were too lightly tested to develop any market trend. Feeding cow demand continues to be good. Both private feeders and packers both showed good demand for cows to feed. Private buyers continue to buy slightly lame or slightly blemished cows to but away on feed. Feeding cows sold mostly 2.00 to 5.00 higher on high quality cows suitable to feed to premium white. Thin feeding cows sold mostly steady to 5.00 higher. Cow quality this week was average to attractive. Slaughter bulls were too lightly tested either this sale or last to develop any market trend. Weigh up conditions were mostly average to below average this week for cows and bulls. Bull quality this week was mostly plain with many low dressing bulls on offer. Young age offerings were too lightly tested to develop any market trend. Young age cows sold on mostly moderate to good demand for light offerings. Quality was mostly average.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 1,980 | 141.00–146.00 | 144.10 |
| 2 | — | 2,200 | 150.00–150.50 | 150.25 |
| 6 | — | 1,696 | 119.00–139.00 | 129.77 |
| Bulls — Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,633 | 139.00 | 139.00 |
| 2 | — | 1,538 | 135.00–138.50 | 136.87 |
| Bulls — Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,410 | 105.00 | 105.00 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 1,653 | 111.00–112.50 | 111.88 |
| 1 | — | 1,435 | 107.00 | 107.00 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 42 | — | 1,510 | 134.00–134.50 | 134.08 |
| 6 | — | 1,395 | 109.50–114.00 | 111.59 |
| 21 | — | 1,359 | 116.00–130.50 | 123.22 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,280 | 93.00–99.00 | 95.86 |
| 5 | — | 1,270 | 110.00–115.00 | 112.00 |
| 8 | — | 1,119 | 82.00–83.50 | 83.08 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 13 | — | 1,115 | 100.00–117.00 | 111.59 |
| 11 | — | 1,174 | 117.00–118.00 | 117.35 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 830 | 92.00–100.00 | 96.48 |
| 12 | — | 988 | 110.00 | 110.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 12 | 450–500 | 477 | 371.00 | 371.00 |
| 27 | 500–550 | 530 | 358.00 | 358.00 |
| 52 | 550–600 | 590 | 326.50–335.50 | 327.15 |
| 1 | 650–700 | 655 | 311.00 | 311.00 |
| 72 | 700–750 | 719 | 291.75–297.50 | 293.80 |
| 2 | 850–900 | 898 | 250.00 | 250.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | 350–400 | 379 | 425.00 | 425.00 |
| 23 | 400–450 | 419 | 370.00–403.00 | 375.12 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | 500–550 | 514 | 361.00 | 361.00 |
| 10 | 650–700 | 657 | 308.00 | 308.00 |
| Steers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 13 | 250–300 | 284 | 465.00 | 465.00 |
| 6 | 400–450 | 441 | 364.00 | 364.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 14 | 350–400 | 387 | 377.00–382.50 | 378.23 |
| 83 | 400–450 | 435 | 356.50–369.50 | 366.62 |
| 31 | 450–500 | 489 | 332.00–346.00 | 336.98 |
| 52 | 500–550 | 546 | 312.00–315.00 | 314.21 |
| 16 | 550–600 | 561 | 303.00–310.50 | 307.53 |
| 16 | 650–700 | 650 | 274.00 | 274.00 |
| 2 | 700–750 | 700 | 262.50 | 262.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 13 | 350–400 | 379 | 350.00 | 350.00 |
| 3 | 400–450 | 440 | 325.00 | 325.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 11 | 450–500 | 465 | 354.00 | 354.00 |
| 3 | 550–600 | 572 | 304.00 | 304.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | 350–400 | 375 | 370.00–372.50 | 371.43 |
| 13 | 400–450 | 446 | 344.50–345.00 | 344.81 |
| 2 | 450–500 | 453 | 330.00 | 330.00 |
| Heifers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | 350–400 | 368 | 365.00 | 365.00 |
| 5 | 400–450 | 448 | 357.00 | 357.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | 450–500 | 482 | 360.00 | 360.00 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 8 | — | 1,111 | 154.00–183.00 | 175.53 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 9 | — | 1,050 | 159.00–197.50 | 174.26 |