Compared to last week: Yearling steers and heifers were all too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however higher undertones were noticed. CME positions continue to show positive movement giving buyers additional confidence as they bid on offerings. Demand this sale was mostly moderate to good on light offerings. Quality was mostly plain to average and lower than last week. Market activity was mostly active with many bidders and buyers in the seats bidding on offerings. Weigh up cows sold on mixed demand this sale. Demand started the sale light to moderate, however improved drastically as the morning progressed. The big demand push come from packer buyers which became very aggressive mid morning while looking for slaughter cows. Slaughter cows sold unevenly steady from 2.00 lower to 2.00 higher. Cow quality was mostly plain to average. Cows and bulls continue to push fill this week offering buyers mostly below average weigh up conditions. Feeding cows were too lightly tested to trend. Cow quality was mostly plain with many cows not suitable to feed. Packers purchased the majority of the cow offering for harvest this week. Slaughter bulls sold mostly 1.00-2.00 lower. Young age cows suitable to re-breed were too lightly tested to develop any market trend.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium 1 | 635 | 133.68 | 848 | 57 |
| Medium and Large 1 | 741 | 132.73 | 984 | 209 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 949 | 119.00 | 1,129 | 4thin |
| Large 1 | 1,014 | 118.29 | 1,199 | 29 |
| Medium and Large 2 | 819 | 112.00 | 917 | 4thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | High | 1,809 | 76.77 | 1,389 | 50 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,555 | 61.21 | 952 | 17 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Low | 1,424 | 58.12 | 827 | 69 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,278 | 55.98 | 715 | 59 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,235 | 65.70/cwt | 64.50–67.00 | 811 | 5 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,096 | 73.94/cwt | 64.00–78.00 | 810 | 4 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,025 | 74.50/cwt | 74.50–74.50 | 764 | 1 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 780 | 130.00/cwt | 130.00–130.00 | 1,014 | 2 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,490 | 58.32/cwt | 54.50–66.50 | 869 | 19 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 868 | 129.00/cwt | 129.00–129.00 | 1,120 | 9 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 980 | 125.00/cwt | 125.00–125.00 | 1,225 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 915 | 128.33/cwt | 128.00–129.00 | 1,174 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 839 | 132.00/cwt | 132.00–132.00 | 1,107 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 580 | 136.00/cwt | 136.00–136.00 | 789 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 471 | 157.00/cwt | 157.00–157.00 | 739 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Full | — | 995 | 129.00/cwt | 129.00–129.00 | 1,284 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Full | — | 925 | 119.50/cwt | 119.50–119.50 | 1,105 | 17 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Full | — | 977 | 119.50/cwt | 119.50–119.50 | 1,168 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium 1 | — | 624 | 134.25/cwt | 134.25–134.25 | 838 | 47 |
| Heifers | Medium 1Full | — | 684 | 131.00/cwt | 131.00–131.00 | 896 | 10 |
| Heifers | Large 1 | — | 1,014 | 118.29/cwt | 115.50–119.00 | 1,199 | 29 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 458 | 132.50/cwt | 132.50–132.50 | 607 | 3 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,138 | 109.00/cwt | 109.00–109.00 | 1,240 | 3 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,415 | 61.60/cwt | 57.50–67.50 | 872 | 13 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,252 | 54.07/cwt | 50.00–57.50 | 677 | 35 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,321 | 59.98/cwt | 58.50–63.50 | 792 | 20 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,294 | 48.32/cwt | 48.00–49.00 | 625 | 3 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,270 | 66.00/cwt | 66.00–66.00 | 838 | 1 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,621 | 63.00/cwt | 63.00–63.00 | 1,021 | 12 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,396 | 56.90/cwt | 53.50–61.00 | 794 | 5 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,401 | 56.53/cwt | 50.00–58.00 | 792 | 50 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,037 | 85.37/cwt | 83.50–88.00 | 1,739 | 6 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,699 | 72.14/cwt | 66.00–74.50 | 1,226 | 19 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,838 | 78.22/cwt | 75.00–82.50 | 1,438 | 25 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,483 | 65.20/cwt | 64.00–66.00 | 967 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 532 | 128.20/cwt | 127.00–129.00 | 682 | 15 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 923 | 136.50/cwt | 136.50–136.50 | 1,260 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 609 | 140.00/cwt | 140.00–140.00 | 853 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 797 | 144.00/cwt | 144.00–144.00 | 1,148 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 733 | 148.66/cwt | 148.50–149.50 | 1,090 | 12 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 864 | 137.52/cwt | 137.50–138.00 | 1,188 | 27 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 710 | 156.00/cwt | 156.00–156.00 | 1,108 | 10 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 514 | 152.00/cwt | 152.00–152.00 | 781 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 618 | 128.50/cwt | 128.50–128.50 | 794 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 730 | 134.50/cwt | 134.50–134.50 | 982 | 10 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 920 | 121.94/cwt | 121.00–122.50 | 1,122 | 11 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 861 | 125.72/cwt | 124.50–127.50 | 1,082 | 24 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 696 | 139.50/cwt | 139.50–139.50 | 971 | 113 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 618 | 125.00/cwt | 125.00–125.00 | 773 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 781 | 117.00/cwt | 117.00–117.00 | 914 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 589 | 144.00/cwt | 144.00–144.00 | 848 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 949 | 119.00/cwt | 119.00–119.00 | 1,129 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 819 | 112.00/cwt | 112.00–112.00 | 917 | 4 |
| Steers | Large 1Full | — | 1,184 | 108.50/cwt | 108.50–108.50 | 1,285 | 6 |
| Steers | Large 1Full | — | 1,091 | 116.00/cwt | 116.00–116.00 | 1,266 | 11 |
| Steers | Large 1-2 | — | 1,008 | 118.00/cwt | 118.00–118.00 | 1,189 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium 1 | — | 614 | 139.00/cwt | 139.00–139.00 | 853 | 9 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Full | — | 869 | 135.29/cwt | 135.00–135.50 | 1,176 | 5 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,483 | 61.53/cwt | 57.00–65.00 | 912 | 15 |
Compared to last week: Yearling steers and heifers were all too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however higher undertones were noticed. CME positions continue to show positive movement giving buyers additional confidence as they bid on offerings. Demand this sale was mostly moderate to good on light offerings. Quality was mostly plain to average and lower than last week. Market activity was mostly active with many bidders and buyers in the seats bidding on offerings. Weigh up cows sold on mixed demand this sale. Demand started the sale light to moderate, however improved drastically as the morning progressed. The big demand push come from packer buyers which became very aggressive mid morning while looking for slaughter cows. Slaughter cows sold unevenly steady from 2.00 lower to 2.00 higher. Cow quality was mostly plain to average. Cows and bulls continue to push fill this week offering buyers mostly below average weigh up conditions. Feeding cows were too lightly tested to trend. Cow quality was mostly plain with many cows not suitable to feed. Packers purchased the majority of the cow offering for harvest this week. Slaughter bulls sold mostly 1.00-2.00 lower. Young age cows suitable to re-breed were too lightly tested to develop any market trend.
| 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 | 5 | — | 1,235 | 64.50–67.00 | 65.70 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 4 | — | 1,096 | 64.00–78.00 | 73.94 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 1,025 | 74.50 | 74.50 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 19 | — | 1,490 | 54.50–66.50 | 58.32 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 13 | — | 1,415 | 57.50–67.50 | 61.60 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 780 | 130.00 | 130.00 |
| 4 | — | 618 | 128.50 | 128.50 |
| 10 | — | 730 | 134.50 | 134.50 |
| 11 | — | 920 | 121.00–122.50 | 121.94 |
| 24 | — | 861 | 124.50–127.50 | 125.72 |
| 113 | — | 696 | 139.50 | 139.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Full$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 17 | — | 925 | 119.50 | 119.50 |
| 3 | — | 977 | 119.50 | 119.50 |
| Heifers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 47 | — | 624 | 134.25 | 134.25 |
| Heifers — Medium 1 · Full$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 684 | 131.00 | 131.00 |
| Heifers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 29 | — | 1,014 | 115.50–119.00 | 118.29 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 15 | — | 532 | 127.00–129.00 | 128.20 |
| 2 | — | 618 | 125.00 | 125.00 |
| 8 | — | 781 | 117.00 | 117.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 949 | 119.00 | 119.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 819 | 112.00 | 112.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 868 | 129.00 | 129.00 |
| 6 | — | 980 | 125.00 | 125.00 |
| 6 | — | 915 | 128.00–129.00 | 128.33 |
| 4 | — | 839 | 132.00 | 132.00 |
| 3 | — | 580 | 136.00 | 136.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 471 | 157.00 | 157.00 |
| 4 | — | 514 | 152.00 | 152.00 |
| 4 | — | 589 | 144.00 | 144.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Full$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 995 | 129.00 | 129.00 |
| 5 | — | 869 | 135.00–135.50 | 135.29 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 923 | 136.50 | 136.50 |
| 4 | — | 609 | 140.00 | 140.00 |
| 5 | — | 797 | 144.00 | 144.00 |
| 12 | — | 733 | 148.50–149.50 | 148.66 |
| 27 | — | 864 | 137.50–138.00 | 137.52 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 710 | 156.00 | 156.00 |
| Steers — Large 1 · Full$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 1,184 | 108.50 | 108.50 |
| 11 | — | 1,091 | 116.00 | 116.00 |
| Steers — Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,008 | 118.00 | 118.00 |
| Steers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 614 | 139.00 | 139.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 458 | 132.50 | 132.50 |
| Bulls — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,138 | 109.00 | 109.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 35 | — | 1,252 | 50.00–57.50 | 54.07 |
| 20 | — | 1,321 | 58.50–63.50 | 59.98 |
| 3 | — | 1,294 | 48.00–49.00 | 48.32 |
| 1 | — | 1,270 | 66.00 | 66.00 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 12 | — | 1,621 | 63.00 | 63.00 |
| 5 | — | 1,396 | 53.50–61.00 | 56.90 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 50 | — | 1,401 | 50.00–58.00 | 56.53 |
| 4 | — | 1,483 | 64.00–66.00 | 65.20 |
| 15 | — | 1,483 | 57.00–65.00 | 61.53 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 2,037 | 83.50–88.00 | 85.37 |
| 19 | — | 1,699 | 66.00–74.50 | 72.14 |
| 25 | — | 1,838 | 75.00–82.50 | 78.22 |