Compared to last week: Feeder cattle were too lightly tested both this week and last to develop an accurate market trend, however steers and heifers sold with steady undertones. Quality this week was mostly plain to average and lower than last week. Demand was mostly moderate for light offerings. Light supplies limited demand this week as buyers were hesitant on starting loads with such light offerings. CME positions moved higher today as cattle started to trade in the country. CME Feeder cattle futures traded up 1.15 on the April contract to settle at 147.625. The May closed at 152.675, 0.90 higher. Market activity was mostly moderate. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good to very good demand again this week. Packers continue to be very aggressive as they push to obtain the majority of the market share. Slaughter cows sold mostly 2.00-3.00 higher on breaking and boning cows, while lean cows showed the greatest advance selling 3.00-5.00 higher. Feeding buyers showed good demand for cows as well. Feeding cows sold mostly 1.00-3.00 higher. Cow weigh conditions were mixed this sale. Slaughter bulls sold mostly 2.00 higher. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold generally steady. Demand was good for cows to feed or rebreed again this week. Quality was mostly average to attractive.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 500 | 163.87 | 819 | 116 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 473 | 157.00 | 743 | 4thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,809 | 87.56 | 1,584 | 38 |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75% | Average | 1,550 | 72.49 | 1,124 | 61 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | High | 1,536 | 71.69 | 1,102 | 70 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Low | 1,430 | 68.38 | 978 | 91 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 1,167 | 67.56 | 789 | 73 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,213 | 88.74/cwt | 88.50–89.00 | 1,076 | 2 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,273 | 83.29/cwt | 82.00–86.00 | 1,060 | 3 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,989 | 90.87/cwt | 86.00–94.00 | 1,807 | 14 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,141 | 96.34/cwt | 95.00–97.00 | 2,063 | 8 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,489 | 73.04/cwt | 73.00–73.50 | 1,088 | 51 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,147 | 68.85/cwt | 68.00–71.00 | 790 | 20 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,418 | 65.94/cwt | 61.00–68.50 | 935 | 13 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,480 | 66.00/cwt | 66.00–66.00 | 977 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 938 | 57.49/cwt | 57.00–58.00 | 539 | 2 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,437 | 65.89/cwt | 64.00–67.00 | 947 | 14 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,441 | 69.03/cwt | 68.00–71.00 | 995 | 31 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,682 | 70.32/cwt | 69.00–72.50 | 1,183 | 10 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,664 | 65.54/cwt | 64.00–68.50 | 1,091 | 8 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,248 | 72.50/cwt | 71.00–74.00 | 905 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,272 | 64.65/cwt | 62.50–66.00 | 822 | 7 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,200 | 56.36/cwt | 55.00–57.00 | 676 | 3 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,207 | 69.34/cwt | 68.00–71.00 | 837 | 18 |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75% | — | 1,553 | 72.51/cwt | 72.00–73.50 | 1,126 | 60 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,138 | 73.75/cwt | 72.00–75.00 | 839 | 5 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,124 | 66.04/cwt | 63.00–68.00 | 742 | 16 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,424 | 69.61/cwt | 68.00–71.00 | 991 | 31 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,365 | 73.00/cwt | 73.00–73.00 | 996 | 1 |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75% | — | 1,380 | 71.00/cwt | 71.00–71.00 | 980 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,375 | 72.00/cwt | 72.00–72.00 | 990 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,569 | 77.72/cwt | 74.00–85.00 | 1,219 | 10 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,825 | 80.00/cwt | 80.00–80.00 | 1,460 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,186 | 75.92/cwt | 65.50–95.00 | 900 | 12 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,095 | 87.00/cwt | 87.00–87.00 | 953 | 2 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,066 | 98.30/cwt | 83.50–111.50 | 1,048 | 82 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 765 | 90.00/cwt | 90.00–90.00 | 689 | 1 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 517 | 180.77/cwt | 179.00–187.00 | 935 | 9 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 748 | 140.00/cwt | 140.00–140.00 | 1,047 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 332 | 180.00/cwt | 180.00–180.00 | 598 | 23 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 715 | 136.00/cwt | 136.00–136.00 | 972 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 580 | 154.00/cwt | 154.00–154.00 | 893 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 426 | 175.87/cwt | 175.75–177.00 | 749 | 39 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 582 | 168.61/cwt | 166.00–169.00 | 981 | 15 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 465 | 180.00/cwt | 180.00–180.00 | 837 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 421 | 214.00/cwt | 214.00–214.00 | 901 | 35 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 374 | 214.77/cwt | 211.00–215.50 | 803 | 19 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 607 | 150.50/cwt | 150.50–150.50 | 914 | 18 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 797 | 127.54/cwt | 127.50–128.00 | 1,016 | 12 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 355 | 192.50/cwt | 192.50–192.50 | 683 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 313 | 205.00/cwt | 205.00–205.00 | 642 | 22 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 685 | 139.00/cwt | 139.00–139.00 | 952 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 473 | 157.00/cwt | 157.00–157.00 | 743 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 519 | 164.18/cwt | 160.00–167.00 | 852 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 460 | 167.56/cwt | 166.00–168.00 | 771 | 9 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 805 | 120.00/cwt | 120.00–120.00 | 966 | 2 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,155 | 108.00/cwt | 108.00–108.00 | 1,247 | 3 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,128 | 114.00/cwt | 114.00–114.00 | 1,286 | 8 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 843 | 121.00/cwt | 121.00–121.00 | 1,020 | 3 |
Compared to last week: Feeder cattle were too lightly tested both this week and last to develop an accurate market trend, however steers and heifers sold with steady undertones. Quality this week was mostly plain to average and lower than last week. Demand was mostly moderate for light offerings. Light supplies limited demand this week as buyers were hesitant on starting loads with such light offerings. CME positions moved higher today as cattle started to trade in the country. CME Feeder cattle futures traded up 1.15 on the April contract to settle at 147.625. The May closed at 152.675, 0.90 higher. Market activity was mostly moderate. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good to very good demand again this week. Packers continue to be very aggressive as they push to obtain the majority of the market share. Slaughter cows sold mostly 2.00-3.00 higher on breaking and boning cows, while lean cows showed the greatest advance selling 3.00-5.00 higher. Feeding buyers showed good demand for cows as well. Feeding cows sold mostly 1.00-3.00 higher. Cow weigh conditions were mixed this sale. Slaughter bulls sold mostly 2.00 higher. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold generally steady. Demand was good for cows to feed or rebreed again this week. Quality was mostly average to attractive.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls — Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,213 | 88.50–89.00 | 88.74 |
| 3 | — | 1,273 | 82.00–86.00 | 83.29 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 14 | — | 1,989 | 86.00–94.00 | 90.87 |
| 8 | — | 2,141 | 95.00–97.00 | 96.34 |
| 10 | — | 1,569 | 74.00–85.00 | 77.72 |
| 1 | — | 1,825 | 80.00 | 80.00 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 51 | — | 1,489 | 73.00–73.50 | 73.04 |
| 1 | — | 1,480 | 66.00 | 66.00 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 20 | — | 1,147 | 68.00–71.00 | 68.85 |
| 5 | — | 1,138 | 72.00–75.00 | 73.75 |
| 16 | — | 1,124 | 63.00–68.00 | 66.04 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 13 | — | 1,418 | 61.00–68.50 | 65.94 |
| 31 | — | 1,424 | 68.00–71.00 | 69.61 |
| 1 | — | 1,365 | 73.00 | 73.00 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 938 | 57.00–58.00 | 57.49 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 14 | — | 1,437 | 64.00–67.00 | 65.89 |
| 31 | — | 1,441 | 68.00–71.00 | 69.03 |
| 1 | — | 1,375 | 72.00 | 72.00 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 1,682 | 69.00–72.50 | 70.32 |
| 8 | — | 1,664 | 64.00–68.50 | 65.54 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,248 | 71.00–74.00 | 72.50 |
| 7 | — | 1,272 | 62.50–66.00 | 64.65 |
| 3 | — | 1,200 | 55.00–57.00 | 56.36 |
| 18 | — | 1,207 | 68.00–71.00 | 69.34 |
| Cows — Premium White 65-75%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 60 | — | 1,553 | 72.00–73.50 | 72.51 |
| 1 | — | 1,380 | 71.00 | 71.00 |
| 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 | 12 | — | 1,186 | 65.50–95.00 | 75.92 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 82 | — | 1,066 | 83.50–111.50 | 98.30 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 2 | — | 1,095 | 87.00 | 87.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 765 | 90.00 | 90.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 517 | 179.00–187.00 | 180.77 |
| 2 | — | 748 | 140.00 | 140.00 |
| 15 | — | 582 | 166.00–169.00 | 168.61 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 465 | 180.00 | 180.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 35 | — | 421 | 214.00 | 214.00 |
| 19 | — | 374 | 211.00–215.50 | 214.77 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 355 | 192.50 | 192.50 |
| 22 | — | 313 | 205.00 | 205.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 23 | — | 332 | 180.00 | 180.00 |
| 39 | — | 426 | 175.75–177.00 | 175.87 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 715 | 136.00 | 136.00 |
| 4 | — | 580 | 154.00 | 154.00 |
| 18 | — | 607 | 150.50 | 150.50 |
| 12 | — | 797 | 127.50–128.00 | 127.54 |
| 3 | — | 685 | 139.00 | 139.00 |
| 5 | — | 519 | 160.00–167.00 | 164.18 |
| 9 | — | 460 | 166.00–168.00 | 167.56 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 473 | 157.00 | 157.00 |
| Bulls — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 805 | 120.00 | 120.00 |
| 3 | — | 1,155 | 108.00 | 108.00 |
| 8 | — | 1,128 | 114.00 | 114.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 843 | 121.00 | 121.00 |