Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers were both too lightly tested this week or last week to develop an accurate market trend, however steady undertones were noticed on all feeder offerings. Feeder quality this week was mostly plain to average on steers and average to attractive on heifers. Demand was mostly moderate to good for light offerings. CME positions moved sharply lower on outside market pressure over the last few days. Despite lower CME positions buyers continue to show good demand for limited offerings. Demand for cattle suitable to run on grass remains good with several ranchers looking for offerings to run on grass this summer. Market activity was mostly active today. Weigh up cows sold on good demand for light to moderate offerings. Demand for slaughter cows was mostly good. Small regional packers were in the market again this week buying cows for immediate harvest. Several sets of fed cows were seen this week but these offerings were far from fleshy. Some of the higher quality offerings were purchased to return to feed, however most offerings were purchased for slaughter. Breaking and boning cows sold fully steady in a narrow comparison. Lean slaughter cows were too lightly tested last week to develop an accurate market trend, however steady undertones were noticed. Feeding cows sold on moderate to good demand this week, however a smaller buyer pool was seen and cows softened slightly as quality this week was not as attractive as last week. Feeding cows sold steady to weak in a narrow comparison. Thin fleshed feeding cows sold steady to 5.00 lower in a narrow comparison. Again, feeding cow quality was not as attractive this week as last. Slaughter bulls sold on moderate to good demand this week. Slaughter bulls sold mostly steady to 3.00 higher a narrow comparison. Bull quality was average this week, with many lightweight feeding type bulls on offer. However, most bull offerings were purchased to slaughter again this week as packers showed stronger demand for slaughter bulls. Weigh up conditions were mostly average this week. Young cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold on good to very good demand. Most offerings sold steady on like quality offerings. Quality was mostly average today, but not as attractive as last weeks offering. Very good demand was seen for wet bagged offerings which had recently lost calves. Demand for baron heifers was significantly lighter than heifers and cows which lost calves.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 545 | 341.18 | 1,860 | 22 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 573 | 312.50 | 1,791 | 2thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | High | 1,718 | 162.48 | 2,791 | 34 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | High | 1,468 | 151.56 | 2,224 | 43 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Low | 1,410 | 145.91 | 2,058 | 62 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | High | 1,159 | 134.43 | 1,557 | 24 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 600–650 | 612 | 321.84/cwt | 321.00–322.00 | 1,970 | 25 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 650–700 | 660 | 298.00/cwt | 298.00–298.00 | 1,967 | 1 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 350–400 | 390 | 396.91/cwt | 395.00–397.50 | 1,548 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 400–450 | 435 | 422.50/cwt | 422.50–422.50 | 1,838 | 3 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | 950–1000 | 975 | 224.00/cwt | 224.00–224.00 | 2,184 | 1 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 500–550 | 533 | 345.00/cwt | 345.00–345.00 | 1,839 | 12 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,026 | 223.60/cwt | 189.00–258.00 | 2,294 | 66 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 330.00/cwt | 330.00–330.00 | 2,063 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 350–400 | 392 | 402.50/cwt | 402.50–402.50 | 1,578 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 850–900 | 888 | 252.50/cwt | 252.50–252.50 | 2,242 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 500–550 | 546 | 371.14/cwt | 371.00–372.00 | 2,026 | 28 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 650–700 | 687 | 281.51/cwt | 281.00–282.00 | 1,934 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 250–300 | 275 | 465.00/cwt | 465.00–465.00 | 1,279 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,221 | 179.18/cwt | 152.00–217.00 | 2,188 | 20 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 1,280 | 180.00/cwt | 180.00–180.00 | 2,304 | 1 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 550–600 | 573 | 312.50/cwt | 312.50–312.50 | 1,791 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 750–800 | 778 | 272.50/cwt | 272.50–272.50 | 2,120 | 10 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | 700–750 | 704 | 305.00/cwt | 305.00–305.00 | 2,147 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 450–500 | 482 | 377.00/cwt | 377.00–377.00 | 1,817 | 19 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 300–350 | 348 | 490.00/cwt | 490.00–490.00 | 1,705 | 2 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,620 | 155.00/cwt | 155.00–155.00 | 2,511 | 1 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,525 | 138.70/cwt | 137.50–141.00 | 2,115 | 3 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,350 | 131.58/cwt | 114.00–136.00 | 1,776 | 6 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,062 | 181.59/cwt | 181.00–183.00 | 3,744 | 3 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,803 | 168.64/cwt | 160.00–175.00 | 3,041 | 12 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,632 | 153.77/cwt | 141.00–159.00 | 2,510 | 13 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,456 | 152.50/cwt | 152.50–152.50 | 2,220 | 38 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,155 | 146.00/cwt | 146.00–146.00 | 1,686 | 1 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,593 | 167.35/cwt | 165.00–169.00 | 2,666 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,146 | 127.51/cwt | 119.00–133.00 | 1,461 | 7 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,409 | 146.60/cwt | 139.00–149.00 | 2,066 | 32 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,463 | 151.00/cwt | 151.00–151.00 | 2,209 | 5 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,386 | 146.07/cwt | 139.00–150.00 | 2,025 | 10 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 963 | 112.72/cwt | 103.00–122.00 | 1,085 | 2 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,420 | 134.58/cwt | 133.00–136.00 | 1,911 | 2 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,585 | 151.00/cwt | 151.00–151.00 | 2,393 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 945 | 128.08/cwt | 126.00–130.00 | 1,210 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,270 | 131.00/cwt | 131.00–131.00 | 1,664 | 1 |
| Steers | Large 1 | 750–800 | 752 | 276.00/cwt | 276.00–276.00 | 2,076 | 6 |
| Stock Cows | Large 1 | — | 925 | 227.00/cwt | 227.00–227.00 | 2,100 | 1 |
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 1,380 | 146.00/cwt | 146.00–146.00 | 2,015 | 1 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,603 | 158.69/cwt | 155.00–161.00 | 2,544 | 3 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,231 | 143.19/cwt | 136.00–146.00 | 1,763 | 11 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,462 | 154.38/cwt | 151.00–156.00 | 2,257 | 7 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,000 | 212.02/cwt | 178.00–239.00 | 2,120 | 4 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,230 | 148.00/cwt | 148.00–148.00 | 1,820 | 1 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 550–600 | 568 | 352.53/cwt | 350.00–355.00 | 2,002 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 450–500 | 462 | 396.16/cwt | 390.00–402.50 | 1,830 | 6 |
| Stock Cows | Medium 1 | — | 775 | 232.50/cwt | 232.50–232.50 | 1,802 | 1 |
| Steers | Medium 1 | 500–550 | 508 | 371.00/cwt | 371.00–371.00 | 1,885 | 12 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 550–600 | 560 | 336.60/cwt | 335.00–337.00 | 1,885 | 10 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 700–750 | 703 | 286.00/cwt | 286.00–286.00 | 2,011 | 40 |
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers were both too lightly tested this week or last week to develop an accurate market trend, however steady undertones were noticed on all feeder offerings. Feeder quality this week was mostly plain to average on steers and average to attractive on heifers. Demand was mostly moderate to good for light offerings. CME positions moved sharply lower on outside market pressure over the last few days. Despite lower CME positions buyers continue to show good demand for limited offerings. Demand for cattle suitable to run on grass remains good with several ranchers looking for offerings to run on grass this summer. Market activity was mostly active today. Weigh up cows sold on good demand for light to moderate offerings. Demand for slaughter cows was mostly good. Small regional packers were in the market again this week buying cows for immediate harvest. Several sets of fed cows were seen this week but these offerings were far from fleshy. Some of the higher quality offerings were purchased to return to feed, however most offerings were purchased for slaughter. Breaking and boning cows sold fully steady in a narrow comparison. Lean slaughter cows were too lightly tested last week to develop an accurate market trend, however steady undertones were noticed. Feeding cows sold on moderate to good demand this week, however a smaller buyer pool was seen and cows softened slightly as quality this week was not as attractive as last week. Feeding cows sold steady to weak in a narrow comparison. Thin fleshed feeding cows sold steady to 5.00 lower in a narrow comparison. Again, feeding cow quality was not as attractive this week as last. Slaughter bulls sold on moderate to good demand this week. Slaughter bulls sold mostly steady to 3.00 higher a narrow comparison. Bull quality was average this week, with many lightweight feeding type bulls on offer. However, most bull offerings were purchased to slaughter again this week as packers showed stronger demand for slaughter bulls. Weigh up conditions were mostly average this week. Young cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold on good to very good demand. Most offerings sold steady on like quality offerings. Quality was mostly average today, but not as attractive as last weeks offering. Very good demand was seen for wet bagged offerings which had recently lost calves. Demand for baron heifers was significantly lighter than heifers and cows which lost calves.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | 250–300 | 275 | 465.00 | 465.00 |
| 7 | 350–400 | 392 | 402.50 | 402.50 |
| 12 | 500–550 | 533 | 345.00 | 345.00 |
| 10 | 550–600 | 560 | 335.00–337.00 | 336.60 |
| 25 | 600–650 | 612 | 321.00–322.00 | 321.84 |
| 40 | 700–750 | 703 | 286.00 | 286.00 |
| 10 | 750–800 | 778 | 272.50 | 272.50 |
| 2 | 850–900 | 888 | 252.50 | 252.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | 350–400 | 390 | 395.00–397.50 | 396.91 |
| 19 | 450–500 | 482 | 377.00 | 377.00 |
| 2 | 550–600 | 573 | 312.50 | 312.50 |
| 8 | 650–700 | 687 | 281.00–282.00 | 281.51 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | 650–700 | 660 | 298.00 | 298.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | 950–1000 | 975 | 224.00 | 224.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | 300–350 | 348 | 490.00 | 490.00 |
| 3 | 400–450 | 435 | 422.50 | 422.50 |
| 6 | 450–500 | 462 | 390.00–402.50 | 396.16 |
| 28 | 500–550 | 546 | 371.00–372.00 | 371.14 |
| 2 | 550–600 | 568 | 350.00–355.00 | 352.53 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | 600–650 | 625 | 330.00 | 330.00 |
| 5 | 700–750 | 704 | 305.00 | 305.00 |
| Steers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | 750–800 | 752 | 276.00 | 276.00 |
| Steers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 12 | 500–550 | 508 | 371.00 | 371.00 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 66 | — | 1,026 | 189.00–258.00 | 223.60 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 20 | — | 1,221 | 152.00–217.00 | 179.18 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 1,280 | 180.00 | 180.00 |
| Stock Cows — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 925 | 227.00 | 227.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 4 | — | 1,000 | 178.00–239.00 | 212.02 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 1,230 | 148.00 | 148.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 775 | 232.50 | 232.50 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,620 | 155.00 | 155.00 |
| 3 | — | 1,525 | 137.50–141.00 | 138.70 |
| 1 | — | 1,585 | 151.00 | 151.00 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 1,350 | 114.00–136.00 | 131.58 |
| 10 | — | 1,386 | 139.00–150.00 | 146.07 |
| 7 | — | 1,462 | 151.00–156.00 | 154.38 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 38 | — | 1,456 | 152.50 | 152.50 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,155 | 146.00 | 146.00 |
| 1 | — | 1,270 | 131.00 | 131.00 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 1,146 | 119.00–133.00 | 127.51 |
| 11 | — | 1,231 | 136.00–146.00 | 143.19 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 32 | — | 1,409 | 139.00–149.00 | 146.60 |
| 5 | — | 1,463 | 151.00 | 151.00 |
| 2 | — | 1,420 | 133.00–136.00 | 134.58 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 963 | 103.00–122.00 | 112.72 |
| 2 | — | 945 | 126.00–130.00 | 128.08 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 2,062 | 181.00–183.00 | 181.59 |
| 12 | — | 1,803 | 160.00–175.00 | 168.64 |
| 13 | — | 1,632 | 141.00–159.00 | 153.77 |
| Bulls — Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,593 | 165.00–169.00 | 167.35 |
| 3 | — | 1,603 | 155.00–161.00 | 158.69 |
| Bulls — Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,380 | 146.00 | 146.00 |