Compared to last week: Feeder steers were all too lightly tested either this week or last week to develop an accurate market trend, however higher undertones were noticed on steers under 500 lbs and steady undertones were noticed on steers over 500 lbs. 650-699 lbs heifers offered the best test this week, these offerings sold mostly steady in a narrow comparison. All other weights of heifers were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however steady to higher undertones were noticed. Feeder quality this week was mixed from plain to attractive. Demand for feeder cattle was mostly good for light offerings. CME feeder cattle positions traded firm today on nearby contracts, with differed contracts trading with gains of 100.00 or more. Market activity was mostly moderate to active today with a large buyer pool on hand despite a small offering of feeder cattle. Weigh up cows sold on moderate to good demand for light offerings. Demand for slaughter cows was mostly moderate to good. Small regional packers were in the market this week and helped push fed cows mostly higher. Premium white and breaking cows sold mostly 4.00-6.00 higher. Boning and lean cows sold mostly steady.Most fed cows had been on feed for over 100 days. Cows were mixed for grade but most fed cows were purchased to slaughter this week. Packers and private feeding buyers both showed good demand for all cows suitable to feed. Demand for feeding cows was stronger this week with a larger buyer pool noticed. Feeding cows sold mostly steady to 3.00 higher with the largest gains seen on lean cows. Cow quality was mostly average to attractive this week. Slaughter bulls sold on very good demand this week. Slaughter bulls were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however higher undertones were noticed, on a higher quality offering. Weigh up conditions were mostly average this week. Young cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold mostly steady to 5.00 higher. Quality was mostly average to attractive today. Many sets of light weight offerings were purchased to feed, while heavier offerings which had recently lost calves sold to rebreed or use as recips.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 550 | 313.28 | 1,722 | 10thin |
| Large 1 | 523 | 312.00 | 1,632 | 8thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,846 | 159.65 | 2,947 | 16 |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75% | Average | 1,584 | 143.27 | 2,269 | 62 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Low | 1,483 | 142.02 | 2,106 | 96 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | High | 1,365 | 134.38 | 1,835 | 32 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,168 | 133.84 | 1,563 | 54 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 550–600 | 574 | 311.57/cwt | 310.00–314.00 | 1,788 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 750–800 | 780 | 243.00/cwt | 243.00–243.00 | 1,895 | 4 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,159 | 165.67/cwt | 147.00–170.00 | 1,920 | 6 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 977 | 228.38/cwt | 209.00–241.00 | 2,231 | 37 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,113 | 180.51/cwt | 148.00–214.00 | 2,009 | 24 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | 450–500 | 468 | 393.73/cwt | 392.50–395.00 | 1,843 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 650–700 | 687 | 288.52/cwt | 287.00–289.50 | 1,982 | 103 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | 350–400 | 357 | 503.30/cwt | 500.00–505.00 | 1,797 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 550–600 | 560 | 347.50/cwt | 347.50–347.50 | 1,946 | 2 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 960 | 162.50/cwt | 162.50–162.50 | 1,560 | 1 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | 700–750 | 704 | 309.00/cwt | 309.00–309.00 | 2,175 | 19 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | 400–450 | 442 | 430.25/cwt | 430.25–430.25 | 1,902 | 96 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | 300–350 | 305 | 505.00/cwt | 505.00–505.00 | 1,540 | 1 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | 500–550 | 501 | 377.50/cwt | 377.50–377.50 | 1,891 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 600–650 | 608 | 322.50/cwt | 322.50–322.50 | 1,961 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | 550–600 | 596 | 341.19/cwt | 341.00–344.00 | 2,033 | 15 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,894 | 169.12/cwt | 162.00–178.50 | 3,203 | 7 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,665 | 136.22/cwt | 130.00–138.00 | 2,268 | 6 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,480 | 142.00/cwt | 142.00–142.00 | 2,102 | 40 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,425 | 146.50/cwt | 146.50–146.50 | 2,088 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,367 | 135.07/cwt | 129.00–143.50 | 1,846 | 6 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,695 | 139.77/cwt | 131.00–150.00 | 2,369 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 650–700 | 692 | 292.50/cwt | 292.50–292.50 | 2,024 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 250–300 | 282 | 437.50/cwt | 437.50–437.50 | 1,234 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 400–450 | 425 | 337.50/cwt | 337.50–337.50 | 1,434 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 600–650 | 613 | 285.00/cwt | 285.00–285.00 | 1,747 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | 800–850 | 821 | 232.00/cwt | 232.00–232.00 | 1,905 | 4 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,456 | 117.97/cwt | 110.00–124.00 | 1,718 | 5 |
| Heifers | Large 1 | 500–550 | 523 | 312.00/cwt | 312.00–312.00 | 1,632 | 8 |
| Heifers | Large 1 | 400–450 | 418 | 347.50/cwt | 347.50–347.50 | 1,453 | 3 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | 1150–1200 | 1,160 | 197.00/cwt | 197.00–197.00 | 2,285 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Medium 1 | — | 775 | 230.00/cwt | 230.00–230.00 | 1,783 | 1 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 500–550 | 525 | 315.00/cwt | 315.00–315.00 | 1,654 | 5 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,135 | 125.72/cwt | 110.00–134.00 | 1,427 | 13 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 915 | 92.50/cwt | 92.50–92.50 | 846 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,275 | 150.00/cwt | 150.00–150.00 | 1,913 | 1 |
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 1,370 | 131.00/cwt | 131.00–131.00 | 1,795 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,143 | 180.21/cwt | 179.50–181.00 | 3,862 | 3 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,313 | 138.75/cwt | 135.00–145.00 | 1,822 | 16 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,464 | 142.73/cwt | 140.00–144.50 | 2,090 | 50 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,155 | 98.98/cwt | 95.00–103.00 | 1,143 | 2 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,500 | 127.80/cwt | 122.00–132.00 | 1,917 | 3 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,195 | 141.93/cwt | 140.00–142.50 | 1,696 | 35 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,088 | 111.62/cwt | 101.00–125.00 | 1,214 | 3 |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75% | — | 1,584 | 143.27/cwt | 139.50–149.00 | 2,269 | 62 |
Compared to last week: Feeder steers were all too lightly tested either this week or last week to develop an accurate market trend, however higher undertones were noticed on steers under 500 lbs and steady undertones were noticed on steers over 500 lbs. 650-699 lbs heifers offered the best test this week, these offerings sold mostly steady in a narrow comparison. All other weights of heifers were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however steady to higher undertones were noticed. Feeder quality this week was mixed from plain to attractive. Demand for feeder cattle was mostly good for light offerings. CME feeder cattle positions traded firm today on nearby contracts, with differed contracts trading with gains of 100.00 or more. Market activity was mostly moderate to active today with a large buyer pool on hand despite a small offering of feeder cattle. Weigh up cows sold on moderate to good demand for light offerings. Demand for slaughter cows was mostly moderate to good. Small regional packers were in the market this week and helped push fed cows mostly higher. Premium white and breaking cows sold mostly 4.00-6.00 higher. Boning and lean cows sold mostly steady.Most fed cows had been on feed for over 100 days. Cows were mixed for grade but most fed cows were purchased to slaughter this week. Packers and private feeding buyers both showed good demand for all cows suitable to feed. Demand for feeding cows was stronger this week with a larger buyer pool noticed. Feeding cows sold mostly steady to 3.00 higher with the largest gains seen on lean cows. Cow quality was mostly average to attractive this week. Slaughter bulls sold on very good demand this week. Slaughter bulls were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however higher undertones were noticed, on a higher quality offering. Weigh up conditions were mostly average this week. Young cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold mostly steady to 5.00 higher. Quality was mostly average to attractive today. Many sets of light weight offerings were purchased to feed, while heavier offerings which had recently lost calves sold to rebreed or use as recips.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | 400–450 | 425 | 337.50 | 337.50 |
| 5 | 500–550 | 525 | 315.00 | 315.00 |
| 5 | 550–600 | 574 | 310.00–314.00 | 311.57 |
| 2 | 600–650 | 613 | 285.00 | 285.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | 250–300 | 282 | 437.50 | 437.50 |
| 7 | 600–650 | 608 | 322.50 | 322.50 |
| 103 | 650–700 | 687 | 287.00–289.50 | 288.52 |
| 4 | 750–800 | 780 | 243.00 | 243.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | 800–850 | 821 | 232.00 | 232.00 |
| Heifers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | 400–450 | 418 | 347.50 | 347.50 |
| 8 | 500–550 | 523 | 312.00 | 312.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | 300–350 | 305 | 505.00 | 505.00 |
| 3 | 350–400 | 357 | 500.00–505.00 | 503.30 |
| 96 | 400–450 | 442 | 430.25 | 430.25 |
| 2 | 450–500 | 468 | 392.50–395.00 | 393.73 |
| 4 | 500–550 | 501 | 377.50 | 377.50 |
| 15 | 550–600 | 596 | 341.00–344.00 | 341.19 |
| 19 | 700–750 | 704 | 309.00 | 309.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | 550–600 | 560 | 347.50 | 347.50 |
| 3 | 650–700 | 692 | 292.50 | 292.50 |
| Bulls — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | 1150–1200 | 1,160 | 197.00 | 197.00 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 6 | — | 1,159 | 147.00–170.00 | 165.67 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 37 | — | 977 | 209.00–241.00 | 228.38 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 24 | — | 1,113 | 148.00–214.00 | 180.51 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 960 | 162.50 | 162.50 |
| Stock Cows — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 775 | 230.00 | 230.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 1,894 | 162.00–178.50 | 169.12 |
| 5 | — | 1,695 | 131.00–150.00 | 139.77 |
| 3 | — | 2,143 | 179.50–181.00 | 180.21 |
| Bulls — Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,370 | 131.00 | 131.00 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 1,665 | 130.00–138.00 | 136.22 |
| 50 | — | 1,464 | 140.00–144.50 | 142.73 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 40 | — | 1,480 | 142.00 | 142.00 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,425 | 146.50 | 146.50 |
| 6 | — | 1,367 | 129.00–143.50 | 135.07 |
| 5 | — | 1,456 | 110.00–124.00 | 117.97 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 13 | — | 1,135 | 110.00–134.00 | 125.72 |
| 35 | — | 1,195 | 140.00–142.50 | 141.93 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 915 | 92.50 | 92.50 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,275 | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| 16 | — | 1,313 | 135.00–145.00 | 138.75 |
| 3 | — | 1,500 | 122.00–132.00 | 127.80 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,155 | 95.00–103.00 | 98.98 |
| 3 | — | 1,088 | 101.00–125.00 | 111.62 |
| Cows — Premium White 65-75%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 62 | — | 1,584 | 139.50–149.00 | 143.27 |