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 moderate offerings. Demand for slaughter cows was mostly moderate as packers tried to purchase a portion of the cow offering for immediate harvest. Slaughter cows were too lightly tested last week to develop an accurate market trend, however steady to higher undertones were noticed. Feeding demand was good to very good again this week which kept prices mostly over slaughter ticket prices. 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 very attractive, and slightly better than last week. 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 3.00 higher in a narrow comparison. Bull quality was average to attractive this week. Young cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold on very good demand for light to moderate offerings. Most offerings sold 10.00-12.00 higher. Quality was mostly average to very attractive today. A larger portion of the young cow offering was comprised of wet bagged cows this week, for which buyers showed very good 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 1 | 850 | 257.50 | 2,189 | 1thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,833 | 178.13 | 3,265 | 37 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,413 | 158.41 | 2,238 | 223 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Low | 1,636 | 148.33 | 2,427 | 11 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | High | 1,184 | 143.91 | 1,703 | 111 |
| Class | Stage | Age | Avg wt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Open | Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1,310 | $3,275 | 4thin |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Open | Aged (>8 yrs) | 1,545 | $3,126 | 21 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Open | Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 1,460 | $3,000 | 3thin |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 898 | 232.62/cwt | 216.00–257.50 | 2,089 | 17 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 750–800 | 780 | 272.75/cwt | 272.50–273.00 | 2,127 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 500–550 | 533 | 345.00/cwt | 345.00–345.00 | 1,839 | 2 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | 1150–1200 | 1,183 | 212.00/cwt | 212.00–212.00 | 2,508 | 6 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 650–700 | 656 | 315.00/cwt | 315.00–315.00 | 2,066 | 6 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,460 | 3,000.00/head | 3,000.00–3,000.00 | 3,000 | 3 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,070 | 170.60/cwt | 150.00–190.00 | 1,825 | 9 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,168 | 196.60/cwt | 160.00–267.50 | 2,296 | 104 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 968 | 262.98/cwt | 200.00–295.50 | 2,546 | 166 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | 550–600 | 555 | 350.00/cwt | 350.00–350.00 | 1,943 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | 750–800 | 788 | 309.46/cwt | 305.00–314.00 | 2,439 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 550–600 | 556 | 351.00/cwt | 351.00–351.00 | 1,952 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | 700–750 | 700 | 332.50/cwt | 332.50–332.50 | 2,328 | 1 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 900–950 | 922 | 246.00/cwt | 246.00–246.00 | 2,268 | 5 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 950–1000 | 983 | 241.00/cwt | 241.00–241.00 | 2,369 | 3 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 1200–1250 | 1,205 | 195.00/cwt | 195.00–195.00 | 2,350 | 1 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 850–900 | 850 | 257.50/cwt | 257.50–257.50 | 2,189 | 1 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,310 | 3,275.00/head | 3,275.00–3,275.00 | 3,275 | 4 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1Broken Mouth | — | 1,545 | 3,125.78/head | 2,800.00–3,150.00 | 3,126 | 21 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,412 | 157.48/cwt | 151.00–161.00 | 2,224 | 105 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,464 | 140.72/cwt | 119.00–149.00 | 2,060 | 15 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,386 | 163.49/cwt | 161.00–166.00 | 2,266 | 88 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,195 | 161.77/cwt | 159.50–164.00 | 1,933 | 13 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,212 | 151.59/cwt | 145.00–157.50 | 1,837 | 41 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,098 | 137.24/cwt | 127.00–144.00 | 1,507 | 28 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,580 | 141.00/cwt | 141.00–141.00 | 2,228 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,170 | 114.12/cwt | 110.00–118.00 | 1,335 | 2 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,645 | 137.00/cwt | 137.00–137.00 | 2,254 | 1 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,578 | 155.00/cwt | 155.00–155.00 | 2,446 | 2 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,658 | 160.82/cwt | 146.00–167.00 | 2,666 | 4 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,050 | 174.00/cwt | 174.00–174.00 | 3,567 | 1 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,586 | 173.01/cwt | 170.00–177.00 | 2,744 | 8 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,219 | 159.73/cwt | 159.00–161.00 | 1,947 | 3 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,160 | 199.00/cwt | 199.00–199.00 | 4,298 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 1,230 | 127.50/cwt | 127.50–127.50 | 1,568 | 19 |
| Bulls | —Heavy Weight | — | 2,780 | 177.00/cwt | 177.00–177.00 | 4,921 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,207 | 136.72/cwt | 134.00–142.00 | 1,650 | 5 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,928 | 177.53/cwt | 175.00–182.00 | 3,423 | 8 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,610 | 148.67/cwt | 148.00–149.00 | 2,394 | 3 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,923 | 191.38/cwt | 185.00–200.00 | 3,680 | 11 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,480 | 135.00/cwt | 135.00–135.00 | 1,998 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,528 | 154.05/cwt | 150.00–155.00 | 2,354 | 14 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,642 | 162.73/cwt | 159.00–165.00 | 2,672 | 3 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 1,275 | 185.00/cwt | 185.00–185.00 | 2,359 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Medium 1 | — | 725 | 275.00/cwt | 275.00–275.00 | 1,994 | 2 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | 1300–1350 | 1,320 | 191.00/cwt | 191.00–191.00 | 2,521 | 3 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | 1200–1250 | 1,240 | 190.00/cwt | 190.00–190.00 | 2,356 | 1 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,696 | 149.41/cwt | 145.00–152.00 | 2,534 | 4 |
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 moderate offerings. Demand for slaughter cows was mostly moderate as packers tried to purchase a portion of the cow offering for immediate harvest. Slaughter cows were too lightly tested last week to develop an accurate market trend, however steady to higher undertones were noticed. Feeding demand was good to very good again this week which kept prices mostly over slaughter ticket prices. 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 very attractive, and slightly better than last week. 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 3.00 higher in a narrow comparison. Bull quality was average to attractive this week. Young cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold on very good demand for light to moderate offerings. Most offerings sold 10.00-12.00 higher. Quality was mostly average to very attractive today. A larger portion of the young cow offering was comprised of wet bagged cows this week, for which buyers showed very good 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.
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 17 | — | 898 | 216.00–257.50 | 232.62 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 9 | — | 1,070 | 150.00–190.00 | 170.60 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 104 | — | 1,168 | 160.00–267.50 | 196.60 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 166 | — | 968 | 200.00–295.50 | 262.98 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 1,275 | 185.00 | 185.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 2 | — | 725 | 275.00 | 275.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 1,460 | 3,000.00 | 3,000.00 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 4 | — | 1,310 | 3,275.00 | 3,275.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1 · Broken Mouth$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 21 | — | 1,545 | 2,800.00–3,150.00 | 3,125.78 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | 500–550 | 533 | 345.00 | 345.00 |
| 2 | 750–800 | 780 | 272.50–273.00 | 272.75 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | 650–700 | 656 | 315.00 | 315.00 |
| Bulls — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | 1150–1200 | 1,183 | 212.00 | 212.00 |
| 1 | 1200–1250 | 1,240 | 190.00 | 190.00 |
| 3 | 1300–1350 | 1,320 | 191.00 | 191.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | 850–900 | 850 | 257.50 | 257.50 |
| 5 | 900–950 | 922 | 246.00 | 246.00 |
| 3 | 950–1000 | 983 | 241.00 | 241.00 |
| 1 | 1200–1250 | 1,205 | 195.00 | 195.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | 550–600 | 555 | 350.00 | 350.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | 700–750 | 700 | 332.50 | 332.50 |
| 2 | 750–800 | 788 | 305.00–314.00 | 309.46 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | 550–600 | 556 | 351.00 | 351.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 105 | — | 1,412 | 151.00–161.00 | 157.48 |
| 15 | — | 1,464 | 119.00–149.00 | 140.72 |
| 88 | — | 1,386 | 161.00–166.00 | 163.49 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 13 | — | 1,195 | 159.50–164.00 | 161.77 |
| 41 | — | 1,212 | 145.00–157.50 | 151.59 |
| 28 | — | 1,098 | 127.00–144.00 | 137.24 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,580 | 141.00 | 141.00 |
| 3 | — | 1,610 | 148.00–149.00 | 148.67 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,170 | 110.00–118.00 | 114.12 |
| 3 | — | 1,219 | 159.00–161.00 | 159.73 |
| 5 | — | 1,207 | 134.00–142.00 | 136.72 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,645 | 137.00 | 137.00 |
| 2 | — | 1,578 | 155.00 | 155.00 |
| 4 | — | 1,696 | 145.00–152.00 | 149.41 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 19 | — | 1,230 | 127.50 | 127.50 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,480 | 135.00 | 135.00 |
| 14 | — | 1,528 | 150.00–155.00 | 154.05 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 1,658 | 146.00–167.00 | 160.82 |
| 1 | — | 2,050 | 174.00 | 174.00 |
| 1 | — | 2,160 | 199.00 | 199.00 |
| 8 | — | 1,928 | 175.00–182.00 | 177.53 |
| 11 | — | 1,923 | 185.00–200.00 | 191.38 |
| Bulls — Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 1,586 | 170.00–177.00 | 173.01 |
| 3 | — | 1,642 | 159.00–165.00 | 162.73 |
| Bulls — Heavy Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 2,780 | 177.00 | 177.00 |