Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers were both too lightly tested either this week or last week to develop an accurate market trend, however higher undertones were noticed. Feeder quality this week was mostly plain to average and overall not as attractive as last week. Demand for feeders was mostly good to very good despite a light offering. Most feeder cattle on offer were offered in small groups or as singles. CME positions traded sharply lower today as outside influences pressured the market lower. Despite lower CME positions buyers continue to show very good demand for limited feeder cattle offerings. Demand for cutting bulls remains very good as several buyers were looking for bulls to cut and make steers. Market activity was mostly active today. Weigh up cows comprised a majority of the offering this week. Demand was mostly good for light to moderate offerings. Demand for slaughter cows was lighter this week as fewer packer buyers were actively purchasing cows for immediate harvest. Slaughter cows were too lightly tested this week to develop any market trend, however lower undertones were noticed as packers only purchased extremely blemished cows, not suitable to feed, for immediate harvest. Feeding cows sold on very good demand. Packers tried to buy cows lower, however demand from private feeding cow buyers kept cow prices fully steady. Quality this week was mostly attractive to very attractive, however offerings were overall not as attractive as last week. Weigh up conditions were mostly average to above average with many very empty cows coming off grass. Slaughter bulls sold on moderate to good demand this week. Packer buyers tried to buy slaughter bulls lower however several new feeding bull buyers were in the market this week which keep most bull prices fully steady. Bull quality was average to attractive this week. A larger portion of the bull offering was purchased to feed this week, mostly by private feeders. Feeding bulls sold mostly 2.00-3.00 higher. Young cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold on very good demand for light to moderate offerings. Most offerings sold fully steady. Quality was mostly average to attractive this week. Very little difference in price was seen between high quality 2 and 3 year old cows which had lost calves as demand for rebreed and recip cows remains very good. Demand for young cows to feed remains very good. Buyers continue to buy big, fleshy, young cows to blend onto market ready loads.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 520 | 383.49 | 1,994 | 14thin |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 588 | 321.00 | 1,887 | 2thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,809 | 185.32 | 3,353 | 59 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Low | 1,398 | 161.97 | 2,264 | 274 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,626 | 156.06 | 2,538 | 35 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | High | 1,184 | 154.49 | 1,829 | 56 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,199 | 163.61/cwt | 161.00–167.50 | 1,962 | 18 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,650 | 155.14/cwt | 154.00–157.00 | 2,560 | 3 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,334 | 137.78/cwt | 134.00–142.00 | 1,838 | 5 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,204 | 158.16/cwt | 150.00–160.00 | 1,904 | 25 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 880 | 105.00/cwt | 105.00–105.00 | 924 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,192 | 140.06/cwt | 128.00–147.00 | 1,670 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | 400–450 | 411 | 417.50/cwt | 417.50–417.50 | 1,716 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 350–400 | 361 | 405.00/cwt | 405.00–405.00 | 1,462 | 4 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 950–1000 | 960 | 267.50/cwt | 267.50–267.50 | 2,568 | 1 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2 | 600–650 | 615 | 312.50/cwt | 312.50–312.50 | 1,922 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 500–550 | 520 | 383.49/cwt | 377.50–387.50 | 1,994 | 14 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 600–650 | 626 | 336.00/cwt | 336.00–336.00 | 2,103 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | 450–500 | 463 | 394.50/cwt | 394.50–394.50 | 1,827 | 5 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,207 | 174.09/cwt | 167.50–178.00 | 2,101 | 3 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,059 | 231.41/cwt | 197.50–282.50 | 2,451 | 24 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,142 | 204.34/cwt | 171.00–231.00 | 2,334 | 46 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 966 | 231.14/cwt | 175.00–261.00 | 2,233 | 14 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 850–900 | 876 | 289.00/cwt | 289.00–289.00 | 2,532 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 550–600 | 588 | 321.00/cwt | 321.00–321.00 | 1,887 | 2 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | 1250–1300 | 1,285 | 220.00/cwt | 220.00–220.00 | 2,827 | 1 |
| Bulls | Large 2 | 450–500 | 450 | 335.00/cwt | 335.00–335.00 | 1,508 | 3 |
| Bulls | Large 1-2 | 1050–1100 | 1,090 | 225.00/cwt | 225.00–225.00 | 2,453 | 1 |
| Bulls | Large 1-2 | 1100–1150 | 1,115 | 225.00/cwt | 225.00–225.00 | 2,509 | 1 |
| Bulls | Medium 2 | 500–550 | 528 | 285.00/cwt | 285.00–285.00 | 1,505 | 2 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 961 | 188.13/cwt | 167.50–203.00 | 1,808 | 8 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,308 | 148.65/cwt | 142.50–157.50 | 1,944 | 3 |
| Bulls | —Natural | — | 2,040 | 206.07/cwt | 197.00–214.00 | 4,204 | 5 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,150 | 172.50/cwt | 172.50–172.50 | 1,984 | 1 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | 1200–1250 | 1,215 | 219.16/cwt | 217.50–220.00 | 2,663 | 6 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | 1050–1100 | 1,090 | 235.00/cwt | 235.00–235.00 | 2,562 | 1 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | 1150–1200 | 1,165 | 232.50/cwt | 232.50–232.50 | 2,709 | 1 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,634 | 182.43/cwt | 175.00–191.00 | 2,981 | 17 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,009 | 193.52/cwt | 188.00–201.00 | 3,888 | 17 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,376 | 164.75/cwt | 162.00–175.00 | 2,267 | 173 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,100 | 166.00/cwt | 166.00–166.00 | 3,486 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,581 | 157.24/cwt | 157.00–159.00 | 2,486 | 8 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,428 | 158.62/cwt | 152.00–162.00 | 2,265 | 86 |
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 1,210 | 140.00/cwt | 140.00–140.00 | 1,694 | 1 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,624 | 156.15/cwt | 152.00–157.50 | 2,536 | 32 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,052 | 131.77/cwt | 123.00–138.00 | 1,386 | 4 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,873 | 184.27/cwt | 181.00–188.00 | 3,451 | 11 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,873 | 187.00/cwt | 187.00–187.00 | 3,503 | 3 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,408 | 144.56/cwt | 142.00–147.00 | 2,035 | 2 |
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers were both too lightly tested either this week or last week to develop an accurate market trend, however higher undertones were noticed. Feeder quality this week was mostly plain to average and overall not as attractive as last week. Demand for feeders was mostly good to very good despite a light offering. Most feeder cattle on offer were offered in small groups or as singles. CME positions traded sharply lower today as outside influences pressured the market lower. Despite lower CME positions buyers continue to show very good demand for limited feeder cattle offerings. Demand for cutting bulls remains very good as several buyers were looking for bulls to cut and make steers. Market activity was mostly active today. Weigh up cows comprised a majority of the offering this week. Demand was mostly good for light to moderate offerings. Demand for slaughter cows was lighter this week as fewer packer buyers were actively purchasing cows for immediate harvest. Slaughter cows were too lightly tested this week to develop any market trend, however lower undertones were noticed as packers only purchased extremely blemished cows, not suitable to feed, for immediate harvest. Feeding cows sold on very good demand. Packers tried to buy cows lower, however demand from private feeding cow buyers kept cow prices fully steady. Quality this week was mostly attractive to very attractive, however offerings were overall not as attractive as last week. Weigh up conditions were mostly average to above average with many very empty cows coming off grass. Slaughter bulls sold on moderate to good demand this week. Packer buyers tried to buy slaughter bulls lower however several new feeding bull buyers were in the market this week which keep most bull prices fully steady. Bull quality was average to attractive this week. A larger portion of the bull offering was purchased to feed this week, mostly by private feeders. Feeding bulls sold mostly 2.00-3.00 higher. Young cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold on very good demand for light to moderate offerings. Most offerings sold fully steady. Quality was mostly average to attractive this week. Very little difference in price was seen between high quality 2 and 3 year old cows which had lost calves as demand for rebreed and recip cows remains very good. Demand for young cows to feed remains very good. Buyers continue to buy big, fleshy, young cows to blend onto market ready loads.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 18 | — | 1,199 | 161.00–167.50 | 163.61 |
| 25 | — | 1,204 | 150.00–160.00 | 158.16 |
| 8 | — | 1,192 | 128.00–147.00 | 140.06 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,650 | 154.00–157.00 | 155.14 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 1,334 | 134.00–142.00 | 137.78 |
| 173 | — | 1,376 | 162.00–175.00 | 164.75 |
| 86 | — | 1,428 | 152.00–162.00 | 158.62 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 880 | 105.00 | 105.00 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 1,581 | 157.00–159.00 | 157.24 |
| 2 | — | 1,408 | 142.00–147.00 | 144.56 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 32 | — | 1,624 | 152.00–157.50 | 156.15 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 1,052 | 123.00–138.00 | 131.77 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,308 | 142.50–157.50 | 148.65 |
| 17 | — | 2,009 | 188.00–201.00 | 193.52 |
| 1 | — | 2,100 | 166.00 | 166.00 |
| 11 | — | 1,873 | 181.00–188.00 | 184.27 |
| 3 | — | 1,873 | 187.00 | 187.00 |
| Bulls — Natural$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 2,040 | 197.00–214.00 | 206.07 |
| Bulls — Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,150 | 172.50 | 172.50 |
| 17 | — | 1,634 | 175.00–191.00 | 182.43 |
| Bulls — Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,210 | 140.00 | 140.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | 400–450 | 411 | 417.50 | 417.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | 350–400 | 361 | 405.00 | 405.00 |
| 2 | 550–600 | 588 | 321.00 | 321.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 14 | 500–550 | 520 | 377.50–387.50 | 383.49 |
| 4 | 600–650 | 626 | 336.00 | 336.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | 450–500 | 463 | 394.50 | 394.50 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | 850–900 | 876 | 289.00 | 289.00 |
| 1 | 950–1000 | 960 | 267.50 | 267.50 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | 600–650 | 615 | 312.50 | 312.50 |
| Bulls — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | 1050–1100 | 1,090 | 235.00 | 235.00 |
| 1 | 1150–1200 | 1,165 | 232.50 | 232.50 |
| 6 | 1200–1250 | 1,215 | 217.50–220.00 | 219.16 |
| 1 | 1250–1300 | 1,285 | 220.00 | 220.00 |
| Bulls — Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | 450–500 | 450 | 335.00 | 335.00 |
| Bulls — Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | 1050–1100 | 1,090 | 225.00 | 225.00 |
| 1 | 1100–1150 | 1,115 | 225.00 | 225.00 |
| Bulls — Medium 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | 500–550 | 528 | 285.00 | 285.00 |
| 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 | 3 | — | 1,207 | 167.50–178.00 | 174.09 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 24 | — | 1,059 | 197.50–282.50 | 231.41 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 46 | — | 1,142 | 171.00–231.00 | 204.34 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 14 | — | 966 | 175.00–261.00 | 231.14 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 8 | — | 961 | 167.50–203.00 | 188.13 |