Compared to last week: Yearling steers were all too lightly tested to trend, however higher undertones were noticed. The best test for yearling heifers was for 850-899 lbs which sold mostly 5.00-6.00 higher in a narrow comparison. Demand today was mostly moderate to good. Quality was mostly plain this sale with many small packages and singles. Buyers were reserved this sale as quality was significantly lower than last week. Market activity was mostly moderate. Weigh up cows sold on mostly moderate to good demand and light to moderate offerings. Packers were very aggressive while bidding against feeding buyers as they searched for cows for immediate harvest. Feeding buyers showed stronger demand for cows this week as well, showing mostly good demand. Fleshy cows continue to sell with the best demand as both packer and feeder buyers desired these offerings. Slaughter cows sold mostly 4.00-6.00 higher. Feeding cows sold mostly 2.00-5.00 higher. Slaughter bulls sold mostly 2.00-4.00 higher. Weigh up conditions were average to below average. Many cows and bulls were coming straight off grass were pushing fill again this week. Young age cows suitable to re-breed sold on mostly moderate to good demand this week. A larger and higher quality supply of young cows were seen this week, however not enough to establish an accurate market trend. Higher undertones were noticed.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 796 | 141.31 | 1,125 | 52 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 926 | 134.90 | 1,249 | 34 |
| Medium and Large 2 | 847 | 130.00 | 1,101 | 10thin |
| Medium 2 | 737 | 129.74 | 956 | 21 |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,769 | 81.96 | 1,450 | 43 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | High | 1,682 | 68.83 | 1,158 | 3thin |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,456 | 65.51 | 954 | 45 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | High | 1,221 | 60.49 | 738 | 48 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 441 | 146.00/cwt | 146.00–146.00 | 644 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 547 | 127.00/cwt | 127.00–127.00 | 695 | 11 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2Full | — | 752 | 139.00/cwt | 139.00–139.00 | 1,045 | 3 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,087 | 105.00/cwt | 105.00–105.00 | 1,141 | 3 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,090 | 89.00/cwt | 89.00–89.00 | 970 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,474 | 73.83/cwt | 68.50–76.00 | 1,088 | 11 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,007 | 90.15/cwt | 86.50–97.50 | 1,809 | 11 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,799 | 81.93/cwt | 78.50–87.50 | 1,474 | 21 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,575 | 72.50/cwt | 72.50–72.50 | 1,142 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,115 | 74.15/cwt | 63.00–81.00 | 827 | 44 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,442 | 1,076.19/cwt | 950.00–1,125.00 | 15,519 | 18 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,242 | 67.87/cwt | 66.50–69.00 | 843 | 13 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,492 | 64.19/cwt | 59.75–69.00 | 958 | 45 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,428 | 67.69/cwt | 63.00–70.00 | 967 | 16 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,190 | 56.72/cwt | 56.50–57.00 | 675 | 2 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 977 | 83.54/cwt | 74.00–96.00 | 816 | 47 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 943 | 134.50/cwt | 134.50–134.50 | 1,268 | 31 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 847 | 130.00/cwt | 130.00–130.00 | 1,101 | 10 |
| Steers | Medium 2 | — | 789 | 122.50/cwt | 122.50–122.50 | 967 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 839 | 142.06/cwt | 141.50–143.50 | 1,192 | 21 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,244 | 1,102.27/cwt | 1,075.00–1,110.00 | 13,712 | 26 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,385 | 885.97/cwt | 850.00–900.00 | 12,271 | 17 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,452 | 66.10/cwt | 64.50–68.00 | 960 | 25 |
| Heifers | Medium 1-2 | — | 665 | 136.00/cwt | 136.00–136.00 | 904 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 870 | 131.04/cwt | 129.75–133.00 | 1,140 | 36 |
| Steers | Medium 2 | — | 721 | 132.00/cwt | 132.00–132.00 | 952 | 16 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 984 | 130.00/cwt | 130.00–130.00 | 1,279 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 900 | 138.75/cwt | 138.75–138.75 | 1,249 | 12 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,735 | 67.00/cwt | 67.00–67.00 | 1,162 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,315 | 68.00/cwt | 68.00–68.00 | 894 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,307 | 65.00/cwt | 65.00–65.00 | 850 | 11 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,225 | 60.11/cwt | 55.00–63.00 | 736 | 31 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,372 | 70.00/cwt | 70.00–70.00 | 960 | 3 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,476 | 63.86/cwt | 59.00–64.50 | 943 | 17 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1Broken Mouth | — | 1,277 | 756.59/cwt | 750.00–760.00 | 9,662 | 32 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 985 | 51.41/cwt | 49.00–53.00 | 506 | 5 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 449 | 162.00/cwt | 162.00–162.00 | 727 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 432 | 145.00/cwt | 145.00–145.00 | 626 | 6 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 526 | 139.00/cwt | 139.00–139.00 | 731 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 457 | 162.00/cwt | 162.00–162.00 | 740 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 569 | 137.00/cwt | 137.00–137.00 | 780 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 362 | 172.50/cwt | 172.50–172.50 | 624 | 2 |
Compared to last week: Yearling steers were all too lightly tested to trend, however higher undertones were noticed. The best test for yearling heifers was for 850-899 lbs which sold mostly 5.00-6.00 higher in a narrow comparison. Demand today was mostly moderate to good. Quality was mostly plain this sale with many small packages and singles. Buyers were reserved this sale as quality was significantly lower than last week. Market activity was mostly moderate. Weigh up cows sold on mostly moderate to good demand and light to moderate offerings. Packers were very aggressive while bidding against feeding buyers as they searched for cows for immediate harvest. Feeding buyers showed stronger demand for cows this week as well, showing mostly good demand. Fleshy cows continue to sell with the best demand as both packer and feeder buyers desired these offerings. Slaughter cows sold mostly 4.00-6.00 higher. Feeding cows sold mostly 2.00-5.00 higher. Slaughter bulls sold mostly 2.00-4.00 higher. Weigh up conditions were average to below average. Many cows and bulls were coming straight off grass were pushing fill again this week. Young age cows suitable to re-breed sold on mostly moderate to good demand this week. A larger and higher quality supply of young cows were seen this week, however not enough to establish an accurate market trend. Higher undertones were noticed.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 441 | 146.00 | 146.00 |
| Bulls — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,087 | 105.00 | 105.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,090 | 89.00 | 89.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 449 | 162.00 | 162.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 11 | — | 547 | 127.00 | 127.00 |
| Heifers — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 665 | 136.00 | 136.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 36 | — | 870 | 129.75–133.00 | 131.04 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 432 | 145.00 | 145.00 |
| 6 | — | 526 | 139.00 | 139.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Full$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 752 | 139.00 | 139.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 31 | — | 943 | 134.50 | 134.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 847 | 130.00 | 130.00 |
| Steers — Medium 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 789 | 122.50 | 122.50 |
| 16 | — | 721 | 132.00 | 132.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 21 | — | 839 | 141.50–143.50 | 142.06 |
| 7 | — | 984 | 130.00 | 130.00 |
| 12 | — | 900 | 138.75 | 138.75 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 457 | 162.00 | 162.00 |
| 7 | — | 569 | 137.00 | 137.00 |
| 2 | — | 362 | 172.50 | 172.50 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 11 | — | 1,474 | 68.50–76.00 | 73.83 |
| 11 | — | 2,007 | 86.50–97.50 | 90.15 |
| 21 | — | 1,799 | 78.50–87.50 | 81.93 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,575 | 72.50 | 72.50 |
| 2 | — | 1,735 | 67.00 | 67.00 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 25 | — | 1,452 | 64.50–68.00 | 66.10 |
| 3 | — | 1,372 | 70.00 | 70.00 |
| 17 | — | 1,476 | 59.00–64.50 | 63.86 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,315 | 68.00 | 68.00 |
| 11 | — | 1,307 | 65.00 | 65.00 |
| 31 | — | 1,225 | 55.00–63.00 | 60.11 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 985 | 49.00–53.00 | 51.41 |
| 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 | 44 | — | 1,115 | 63.00–81.00 | 74.15 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 13 | — | 1,242 | 66.50–69.00 | 67.87 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 45 | — | 1,492 | 59.75–69.00 | 64.19 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 16 | — | 1,428 | 63.00–70.00 | 67.69 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 47 | — | 977 | 74.00–96.00 | 83.54 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 2 | — | 1,190 | 56.50–57.00 | 56.72 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 18 | — | 1,442 | 950.00–1,125.00 | 1,076.19 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 26 | — | 1,244 | 1,075.00–1,110.00 | 1,102.27 |
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 17 | — | 1,385 | 850.00–900.00 | 885.97 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Broken Mouth$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 32 | — | 1,277 | 750.00–760.00 | 756.59 |