Compared to last week: Feeder cattle were too lightly tested last week to develop any market trend for steers or heifers. Quality this week was mostly average, however, higher than last weeks limited offering. Feeder cattle sold on mostly moderate demand for light offerings. Calves were offered in small packages or as singles again this week. Market activity was moderate. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good demand for light to moderate offerings. Packers showed significantly better demand for cows this week as they purchased most of the offering for immediate harvest. Slaughter cows sold sharply higher in a narrow comparison. Feeding buyers also showed stronger demand for cows. Feeding cows sold 3.00-5.00 higher in a narrow comparison. Slaughter bulls were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however higher undertones were noticed. Young age cows suitable to re-breed sold steady to firm in a narrow comparison. Quality was average.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 385 | 160.63 | 619 | 16thin |
| Medium 1 | 319 | 158.00 | 504 | 4thin |
| Medium and Large 1 | 601 | 149.83 | 900 | 181 |
| Large 1 | 1,118 | 118.00 | 1,319 | 3thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | High | 1,911 | 81.06 | 1,549 | 21 |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75% | Low | 1,715 | 66.61 | 1,143 | 27 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,612 | 63.22 | 1,019 | 7thin |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Low | 1,446 | 56.83 | 822 | 38 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Very Low | 1,195 | 53.52 | 640 | 68 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 571 | 165.04/cwt | 163.00–170.00 | 942 | 21 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 758 | 144.00/cwt | 144.00–144.00 | 1,092 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 344 | 193.00/cwt | 193.00–193.00 | 664 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 657 | 143.98/cwt | 141.00–147.00 | 946 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 387 | 165.69/cwt | 165.00–168.00 | 641 | 12 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 386 | 193.37/cwt | 190.00–194.00 | 746 | 12 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 729 | 145.27/cwt | 145.00–146.00 | 1,059 | 11 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 871 | 134.50/cwt | 134.50–134.50 | 1,171 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 456 | 182.15/cwt | 182.00–182.50 | 831 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 595 | 158.00/cwt | 158.00–158.00 | 940 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 433 | 188.00/cwt | 188.00–188.00 | 814 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 803 | 138.50/cwt | 138.50–138.50 | 1,112 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 500 | 172.50/cwt | 172.50–172.50 | 863 | 3 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,579 | 64.97/cwt | 59.50–68.50 | 1,026 | 19 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,365 | 61.32/cwt | 56.00–64.25 | 837 | 86 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,104 | 73.29/cwt | 62.00–92.00 | 809 | 71 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 785 | 122.50/cwt | 122.50–122.50 | 962 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,247 | 91.55/cwt | 90.00–96.00 | 2,057 | 7 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,842 | 81.43/cwt | 79.00–89.00 | 1,500 | 5 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,688 | 72.70/cwt | 64.00–77.50 | 1,227 | 9 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 578 | 144.00/cwt | 144.00–144.00 | 832 | 4 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 825 | 130.00/cwt | 130.00–130.00 | 1,073 | 2 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 605 | 138.00/cwt | 138.00–138.00 | 835 | 1 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 712 | 134.00/cwt | 134.00–134.00 | 954 | 6 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 789 | 127.00/cwt | 127.00–127.00 | 1,002 | 9 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 439 | 166.85/cwt | 165.00–167.00 | 732 | 26 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 852 | 129.00/cwt | 129.00–129.00 | 1,099 | 26 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 650 | 155.00/cwt | 155.00–155.00 | 1,008 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 434 | 155.40/cwt | 155.00–156.00 | 674 | 5 |
| Heifers | Large 1 | — | 1,118 | 118.00/cwt | 118.00–118.00 | 1,319 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium 1 | — | 319 | 158.00/cwt | 158.00–158.00 | 504 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 475 | 164.00/cwt | 164.00–164.00 | 779 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 964 | 125.25/cwt | 125.25–125.25 | 1,207 | 9 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 581 | 144.18/cwt | 143.00–145.00 | 838 | 11 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,449 | 54.76/cwt | 52.50–57.50 | 793 | 22 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,612 | 63.22/cwt | 63.00–64.50 | 1,019 | 7 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,212 | 42.64/cwt | 41.00–44.00 | 517 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 363 | 163.00/cwt | 163.00–163.00 | 592 | 11 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 630 | 138.18/cwt | 137.00–139.50 | 871 | 15 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 519 | 159.53/cwt | 154.00–163.50 | 828 | 63 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,405 | 43.00/cwt | 43.00–43.00 | 604 | 1 |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75% | — | 1,660 | 63.50/cwt | 63.50–63.50 | 1,054 | 6 |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75% | — | 1,731 | 67.50/cwt | 67.50–67.50 | 1,168 | 21 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,256 | 59.22/cwt | 57.00–62.00 | 744 | 13 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,187 | 53.48/cwt | 47.00–56.50 | 635 | 48 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,445 | 60.79/cwt | 59.00–64.50 | 878 | 15 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 1,169 | 53.48/cwt | 49.00–56.00 | 625 | 29 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 970 | 45.00/cwt | 45.00–45.00 | 437 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 925 | 44.00/cwt | 44.00–44.00 | 407 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 1,154 | 56.50/cwt | 56.50–56.50 | 652 | 4 |
Compared to last week: Feeder cattle were too lightly tested last week to develop any market trend for steers or heifers. Quality this week was mostly average, however, higher than last weeks limited offering. Feeder cattle sold on mostly moderate demand for light offerings. Calves were offered in small packages or as singles again this week. Market activity was moderate. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good demand for light to moderate offerings. Packers showed significantly better demand for cows this week as they purchased most of the offering for immediate harvest. Slaughter cows sold sharply higher in a narrow comparison. Feeding buyers also showed stronger demand for cows. Feeding cows sold 3.00-5.00 higher in a narrow comparison. Slaughter bulls were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however higher undertones were noticed. Young age cows suitable to re-breed sold steady to firm in a narrow comparison. Quality was average.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 21 | — | 571 | 163.00–170.00 | 165.04 |
| 6 | — | 758 | 144.00 | 144.00 |
| 12 | — | 386 | 190.00–194.00 | 193.37 |
| 11 | — | 729 | 145.00–146.00 | 145.27 |
| 8 | — | 871 | 134.50 | 134.50 |
| 7 | — | 456 | 182.00–182.50 | 182.15 |
| 4 | — | 433 | 188.00 | 188.00 |
| 3 | — | 803 | 138.50 | 138.50 |
| 3 | — | 500 | 172.50 | 172.50 |
| 2 | — | 650 | 155.00 | 155.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 344 | 193.00 | 193.00 |
| 4 | — | 657 | 141.00–147.00 | 143.98 |
| 3 | — | 595 | 158.00 | 158.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 12 | — | 387 | 165.00–168.00 | 165.69 |
| 6 | — | 712 | 134.00 | 134.00 |
| 9 | — | 789 | 127.00 | 127.00 |
| 26 | — | 439 | 165.00–167.00 | 166.85 |
| 26 | — | 852 | 129.00 | 129.00 |
| 4 | — | 475 | 164.00 | 164.00 |
| 9 | — | 964 | 125.25 | 125.25 |
| 11 | — | 581 | 143.00–145.00 | 144.18 |
| 15 | — | 630 | 137.00–139.50 | 138.18 |
| 63 | — | 519 | 154.00–163.50 | 159.53 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 434 | 155.00–156.00 | 155.40 |
| 11 | — | 363 | 163.00 | 163.00 |
| Heifers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,118 | 118.00 | 118.00 |
| Heifers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 319 | 158.00 | 158.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 578 | 144.00 | 144.00 |
| 2 | — | 825 | 130.00 | 130.00 |
| 1 | — | 605 | 138.00 | 138.00 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 19 | — | 1,579 | 59.50–68.50 | 64.97 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 86 | — | 1,365 | 56.00–64.25 | 61.32 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 71 | — | 1,104 | 62.00–92.00 | 73.29 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 785 | 122.50 | 122.50 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 29 | — | 1,169 | 49.00–56.00 | 53.48 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 4 | — | 1,154 | 56.50 | 56.50 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 2,247 | 90.00–96.00 | 91.55 |
| 5 | — | 1,842 | 79.00–89.00 | 81.43 |
| 9 | — | 1,688 | 64.00–77.50 | 72.70 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 22 | — | 1,449 | 52.50–57.50 | 54.76 |
| 1 | — | 1,405 | 43.00 | 43.00 |
| 15 | — | 1,445 | 59.00–64.50 | 60.79 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 1,612 | 63.00–64.50 | 63.22 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 1,212 | 41.00–44.00 | 42.64 |
| 13 | — | 1,256 | 57.00–62.00 | 59.22 |
| 48 | — | 1,187 | 47.00–56.50 | 53.48 |
| Cows — Premium White 65-75%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 1,660 | 63.50 | 63.50 |
| 21 | — | 1,731 | 67.50 | 67.50 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 970 | 45.00 | 45.00 |
| 1 | — | 925 | 44.00 | 44.00 |