Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers were both too lightly tested this week to develop any market trend. Feeder quality this week was mostly plain to average. Demand for feeders was mostly good, despite a low quality and light offering. Market activity was mostly moderate to active today. Weigh up cows sold on moderate to good demand for light offerings. Demand for slaughter cows was mostly moderate. Packers showed slightly stronger demand for slaughter cows this week as they pushed to gather supplies before the Memorial day holiday. Feeding demand was good to very good again this week which kept prices mostly over slaughter ticket prices. Slaughter cows were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however higher undertones were noticed. Feeding cows sold on good to very good demand as private feeders and packer buyers both showed good demand for high quality cows to feed. Feeding cows sold mostly steady to 3.00 higher in a narrow comparison. Quality this week was average to attractive. Weigh up conditions were average to above average this week as many cows were empty coming off grass. Slaughter bulls sold on moderate to good demand this week. Slaughter bulls sold generally steady to weak in a narrow comparison. Bull quality was average to attractive this week. Young cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold on good demand for light offerings. Most offerings sold with steady undertones in a narrow comparison. Quality was mostly average to attractive today. A large portion of the young cows were baron and had never had a calf. Offerings with bags continue to sell with the best demand. Very little difference in price was seen between 2 and 3 year old cows which had lost calves as demand for rebreed and recip cows remains very good.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 2 | 714 | 293.13 | 2,093 | 7thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,689 | 172.70 | 2,916 | 42 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Low | 1,398 | 159.74 | 2,233 | 35 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | High | 1,547 | 156.21 | 2,416 | 14 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | High | 1,149 | 148.48 | 1,706 | 24 |
| Dairy Cows | Breaker 75-80% | High | 1,645 | 155.00 | 2,550 | 1thin |
| Dairy Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,130 | 127.00 | 1,435 | 1thin |
| Class | Stage | Age | Avg wt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Open | Aged (>8 yrs) | 1,244 | $2,375 | 10 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,185 | 164.34/cwt | 164.00–165.00 | 1,947 | 3 |
| Dairy Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,645 | 155.00/cwt | 155.00–155.00 | 2,550 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,160 | 154.57/cwt | 151.00–162.00 | 1,793 | 13 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,397 | 141.13/cwt | 131.00–146.50 | 1,972 | 3 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,150 | 107.00/cwt | 107.00–107.00 | 1,231 | 1 |
| Dairy Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,130 | 127.00/cwt | 127.00–127.00 | 1,435 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,130 | 187.88/cwt | 166.50–237.50 | 2,123 | 16 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 900–950 | 900 | 257.50/cwt | 257.50–257.50 | 2,318 | 4 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | 950–1000 | 950 | 222.50/cwt | 222.50–222.50 | 2,114 | 1 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | 800–850 | 832 | 282.50/cwt | 282.50–282.50 | 2,350 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | 700–750 | 714 | 293.13/cwt | 287.50–298.00 | 2,093 | 7 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 1,395 | 161.00/cwt | 161.00–161.00 | 2,246 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 550–600 | 586 | 335.00/cwt | 335.00–335.00 | 1,963 | 5 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 950–1000 | 980 | 257.50/cwt | 257.50–257.50 | 2,524 | 1 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 1000–1050 | 1,000 | 232.50/cwt | 232.50–232.50 | 2,325 | 1 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 900–950 | 903 | 264.00/cwt | 264.00–264.00 | 2,384 | 3 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,015 | 233.08/cwt | 202.50–262.50 | 2,366 | 19 |
| Heifers | Medium 1 | 600–650 | 626 | 317.50/cwt | 317.50–317.50 | 1,988 | 4 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,266 | 168.00/cwt | 168.00–168.00 | 2,127 | 6 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,150 | 226.13/cwt | 202.50–255.00 | 2,600 | 2 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 1,095 | 182.50/cwt | 182.50–182.50 | 1,998 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,135 | 164.95/cwt | 154.00–180.00 | 1,872 | 5 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1-2Broken Mouth | — | 1,244 | 2,375.00/head | 2,375.00–2,375.00 | 2,375 | 10 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,629 | 158.40/cwt | 155.00–164.00 | 2,580 | 4 |
| Bred Heifers | Large 1 | — | 1,300 | 200.00/cwt | 200.00–200.00 | 2,600 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Large 1 | — | 1,085 | 162.00/cwt | 162.00–162.00 | 1,758 | 1 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | 1250–1300 | 1,275 | 187.50/cwt | 187.50–187.50 | 2,391 | 1 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | 1200–1250 | 1,218 | 197.50/cwt | 197.50–197.50 | 2,406 | 2 |
| Bulls | Large 1-2 | 1100–1150 | 1,105 | 195.00/cwt | 195.00–195.00 | 2,155 | 2 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,501 | 155.50/cwt | 152.50–161.00 | 2,334 | 5 |
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 1,145 | 135.00/cwt | 135.00–135.00 | 1,546 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,443 | 157.91/cwt | 157.00–160.00 | 2,279 | 4 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,068 | 185.64/cwt | 184.00–187.00 | 3,839 | 3 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,540 | 159.00/cwt | 159.00–159.00 | 2,449 | 1 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,547 | 156.00/cwt | 156.00–156.00 | 2,413 | 13 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,368 | 163.41/cwt | 161.00–167.00 | 2,235 | 23 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,795 | 177.99/cwt | 169.00–182.00 | 3,195 | 16 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,635 | 173.91/cwt | 170.00–179.00 | 2,843 | 13 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 858 | 123.34/cwt | 120.00–126.00 | 1,058 | 2 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,418 | 163.80/cwt | 151.00–168.00 | 2,323 | 5 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,216 | 141.49/cwt | 121.00–147.00 | 1,721 | 5 |
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers were both too lightly tested this week to develop any market trend. Feeder quality this week was mostly plain to average. Demand for feeders was mostly good, despite a low quality and light offering. Market activity was mostly moderate to active today. Weigh up cows sold on moderate to good demand for light offerings. Demand for slaughter cows was mostly moderate. Packers showed slightly stronger demand for slaughter cows this week as they pushed to gather supplies before the Memorial day holiday. Feeding demand was good to very good again this week which kept prices mostly over slaughter ticket prices. Slaughter cows were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however higher undertones were noticed. Feeding cows sold on good to very good demand as private feeders and packer buyers both showed good demand for high quality cows to feed. Feeding cows sold mostly steady to 3.00 higher in a narrow comparison. Quality this week was average to attractive. Weigh up conditions were average to above average this week as many cows were empty coming off grass. Slaughter bulls sold on moderate to good demand this week. Slaughter bulls sold generally steady to weak in a narrow comparison. Bull quality was average to attractive this week. Young cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold on good demand for light offerings. Most offerings sold with steady undertones in a narrow comparison. Quality was mostly average to attractive today. A large portion of the young cows were baron and had never had a calf. Offerings with bags continue to sell with the best demand. Very little difference in price was seen between 2 and 3 year old cows which had lost calves as demand for rebreed and recip cows remains very good.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,185 | 164.00–165.00 | 164.34 |
| 13 | — | 1,160 | 151.00–162.00 | 154.57 |
| 5 | — | 1,216 | 121.00–147.00 | 141.49 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,397 | 131.00–146.50 | 141.13 |
| 4 | — | 1,443 | 157.00–160.00 | 157.91 |
| 23 | — | 1,368 | 161.00–167.00 | 163.41 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,150 | 107.00 | 107.00 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 1,501 | 152.50–161.00 | 155.50 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,540 | 159.00 | 159.00 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 13 | — | 1,547 | 156.00 | 156.00 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 858 | 120.00–126.00 | 123.34 |
| Dairy Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,645 | 155.00 | 155.00 |
| Dairy Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,130 | 127.00 | 127.00 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 1,629 | 155.00–164.00 | 158.40 |
| 3 | — | 2,068 | 184.00–187.00 | 185.64 |
| 16 | — | 1,795 | 169.00–182.00 | 177.99 |
| Bulls — Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,145 | 135.00 | 135.00 |
| Bulls — Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 13 | — | 1,635 | 170.00–179.00 | 173.91 |
| 5 | — | 1,418 | 151.00–168.00 | 163.80 |
| 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 | 16 | — | 1,130 | 166.50–237.50 | 187.88 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 19 | — | 1,015 | 202.50–262.50 | 233.08 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 6 | — | 1,266 | 168.00 | 168.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 4 | — | 1,395 | 161.00 | 161.00 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 1,095 | 182.50 | 182.50 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 5 | — | 1,135 | 154.00–180.00 | 164.95 |
| Stock Cows — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 1,085 | 162.00 | 162.00 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 2 | — | 1,150 | 202.50–255.00 | 226.13 |
| Bred Heifers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1 | — | 1,300 | 200.00 | 200.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1-2 · Broken Mouth$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 10 | — | 1,244 | 2,375.00 | 2,375.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | 900–950 | 900 | 257.50 | 257.50 |
| 1 | 950–1000 | 980 | 257.50 | 257.50 |
| 1 | 1000–1050 | 1,000 | 232.50 | 232.50 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | 950–1000 | 950 | 222.50 | 222.50 |
| Bulls — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | 1200–1250 | 1,218 | 197.50 | 197.50 |
| 1 | 1250–1300 | 1,275 | 187.50 | 187.50 |
| Bulls — Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | 1100–1150 | 1,105 | 195.00 | 195.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | 800–850 | 832 | 282.50 | 282.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | 700–750 | 714 | 287.50–298.00 | 293.13 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | 900–950 | 903 | 264.00 | 264.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | 550–600 | 586 | 335.00 | 335.00 |
| Heifers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | 600–650 | 626 | 317.50 | 317.50 |