Compared to two weeks ago: The blue ribbon sale was held last week so all comparisons are to two weeks ago. All feeder cattle were too lightly tested two weeks ago to develop a full market trend, however higher undertones were noticed on all feeders on offer. Quality this week was average to attractive and higher quality than two weeks ago. Cattle were offered in mostly small packages. Demand overall was mostly moderate for light offerings. Market activity was moderate. Weigh up cows sold on mostly light to moderate demand for light offerings. Quality this sale was average to attractive. Packers showed lighter demand for slaughter cows this week. Slaughter cows sold mostly 2.00-4.00 lower on all classes. Feeding cow demand was lighter this week as well. Feeding cows sold mostly 2.00-5.00 lower on all ages of feeding cows. Packers have filled feedlots throughout the fall and most are near capacity. This further decreased cow demand as packers were mostly out of the feeding cow market. Slaughter bulls sold mostly unevenly steady from 1.00 lower to 1.00 higher on a lower quality offering overall. Young age cows suitable to re-breed sold mostly steady to 3.00 lower. Quality was mostly average.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 332 | 150.00 | 498 | 3thin |
| Medium and Large 1 | 533 | 143.77 | 767 | 107 |
| Medium 1-2 | 482 | 139.56 | 673 | 13thin |
| Large 1 | 1,014 | 128.66 | 1,305 | 9thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | High | 1,808 | 74.53 | 1,348 | 44 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,635 | 60.52 | 990 | 7thin |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | High | 1,463 | 48.53 | 710 | 79 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Very Low | 1,206 | 41.43 | 499 | 75 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 917 | 139.50/cwt | 139.50–139.50 | 1,279 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 471 | 171.50/cwt | 171.50–171.50 | 808 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 587 | 150.50/cwt | 150.50–150.50 | 883 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 615 | 146.50/cwt | 146.50–146.50 | 901 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 506 | 170.00/cwt | 170.00–170.00 | 860 | 9 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 414 | 185.92/cwt | 180.00–192.00 | 770 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 513 | 169.17/cwt | 162.00–173.00 | 868 | 16 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 675 | 139.00/cwt | 139.00–139.00 | 938 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,132 | 33.16/cwt | 32.00–35.00 | 375 | 11 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,230 | 42.39/cwt | 37.00–46.50 | 521 | 51 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 918 | 33.56/cwt | 32.00–35.00 | 308 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 975 | 30.50/cwt | 30.00–31.00 | 297 | 2 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,103 | 1,075.00/cwt | 1,075.00–1,075.00 | 11,857 | 3 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,648 | 1,000.00/cwt | 1,000.00–1,000.00 | 16,480 | 9 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,180 | 1,200.00/cwt | 1,200.00–1,200.00 | 14,160 | 37 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1Broken Mouth | — | 1,250 | 735.00/cwt | 735.00–735.00 | 9,188 | 15 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 1,176 | 47.08/cwt | 42.00–55.00 | 554 | 15 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 1,291 | 47.61/cwt | 44.50–52.50 | 615 | 5 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,130 | 88.08/cwt | 86.00–90.00 | 1,876 | 2 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,919 | 78.39/cwt | 74.00–84.00 | 1,504 | 19 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 420 | 181.00/cwt | 181.00–181.00 | 760 | 3 |
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 1,190 | 72.00/cwt | 72.00–72.00 | 857 | 3 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,662 | 61.01/cwt | 57.00–64.50 | 1,014 | 3 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,452 | 46.01/cwt | 38.00–48.50 | 668 | 34 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 883 | 138.50/cwt | 138.50–138.50 | 1,223 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 478 | 165.34/cwt | 165.00–167.50 | 790 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2Unweaned | — | 377 | 185.00/cwt | 185.00–185.00 | 697 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2Unweaned | — | 603 | 143.00/cwt | 143.00–143.00 | 862 | 3 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,642 | 56.50/cwt | 56.50–56.50 | 928 | 8 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,362 | 850.00/cwt | 850.00–850.00 | 11,577 | 7 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 1,210 | 46.08/cwt | 44.00–50.00 | 558 | 14 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 1,265 | 41.86/cwt | 36.50–44.00 | 530 | 52 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,396 | 63.56/cwt | 63.00–65.00 | 887 | 8 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,151 | 66.57/cwt | 56.00–78.00 | 766 | 115 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 715 | 143.50/cwt | 143.50–143.50 | 1,026 | 2 |
| Steers | Large 1-2 | — | 1,040 | 121.00/cwt | 121.00–121.00 | 1,258 | 6 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 332 | 150.00/cwt | 150.00–150.00 | 498 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 553 | 140.50/cwt | 140.50–140.50 | 777 | 6 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,289 | 48.60/cwt | 47.50–51.00 | 626 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 690 | 129.00/cwt | 129.00–129.00 | 890 | 10 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 643 | 128.50/cwt | 128.50–128.50 | 826 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Full | — | 899 | 125.00/cwt | 125.00–125.00 | 1,124 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium 1-2Unweaned | — | 482 | 139.56/cwt | 139.00–140.00 | 673 | 13 |
| Heifers | Large 1 | — | 1,014 | 128.66/cwt | 128.00–129.50 | 1,305 | 9 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 565 | 142.00/cwt | 142.00–142.00 | 802 | 8 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 643 | 129.00/cwt | 129.00–129.00 | 829 | 4 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,213 | 56.00/cwt | 56.00–56.00 | 679 | 2 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,684 | 63.93/cwt | 62.00–68.00 | 1,077 | 5 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,513 | 52.00/cwt | 52.00–52.00 | 787 | 2 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,458 | 49.68/cwt | 48.00–53.50 | 724 | 42 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 485 | 142.00/cwt | 142.00–142.00 | 689 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 524 | 142.69/cwt | 140.00–144.50 | 748 | 50 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 463 | 151.97/cwt | 145.00–157.00 | 704 | 19 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 429 | 156.23/cwt | 155.50–157.00 | 670 | 14 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 991 | 74.60/cwt | 62.00–90.00 | 739 | 121 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,336 | 55.37/cwt | 50.50–64.00 | 740 | 104 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,460 | 51.95/cwt | 45.00–61.00 | 758 | 58 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 898 | 1,244.38/cwt | 1,200.00–1,400.00 | 11,175 | 34 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,764 | 69.88/cwt | 65.00–75.00 | 1,233 | 20 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,081 | 1,116.77/cwt | 1,050.00–1,225.00 | 12,072 | 43 |
Compared to two weeks ago: The blue ribbon sale was held last week so all comparisons are to two weeks ago. All feeder cattle were too lightly tested two weeks ago to develop a full market trend, however higher undertones were noticed on all feeders on offer. Quality this week was average to attractive and higher quality than two weeks ago. Cattle were offered in mostly small packages. Demand overall was mostly moderate for light offerings. Market activity was moderate. Weigh up cows sold on mostly light to moderate demand for light offerings. Quality this sale was average to attractive. Packers showed lighter demand for slaughter cows this week. Slaughter cows sold mostly 2.00-4.00 lower on all classes. Feeding cow demand was lighter this week as well. Feeding cows sold mostly 2.00-5.00 lower on all ages of feeding cows. Packers have filled feedlots throughout the fall and most are near capacity. This further decreased cow demand as packers were mostly out of the feeding cow market. Slaughter bulls sold mostly unevenly steady from 1.00 lower to 1.00 higher on a lower quality offering overall. Young age cows suitable to re-breed sold mostly steady to 3.00 lower. Quality was mostly average.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 917 | 139.50 | 139.50 |
| 5 | — | 471 | 171.50 | 171.50 |
| 7 | — | 587 | 150.50 | 150.50 |
| 8 | — | 615 | 146.50 | 146.50 |
| 9 | — | 506 | 170.00 | 170.00 |
| 3 | — | 420 | 181.00 | 181.00 |
| 2 | — | 715 | 143.50 | 143.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 414 | 180.00–192.00 | 185.92 |
| 16 | — | 513 | 162.00–173.00 | 169.17 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 675 | 139.00 | 139.00 |
| 2 | — | 883 | 138.50 | 138.50 |
| 7 | — | 478 | 165.00–167.50 | 165.34 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 377 | 185.00 | 185.00 |
| 3 | — | 603 | 143.00 | 143.00 |
| Steers — Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 1,040 | 121.00 | 121.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 332 | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 553 | 140.50 | 140.50 |
| 2 | — | 485 | 142.00 | 142.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 690 | 129.00 | 129.00 |
| 2 | — | 643 | 128.50 | 128.50 |
| 50 | — | 524 | 140.00–144.50 | 142.69 |
| 19 | — | 463 | 145.00–157.00 | 151.97 |
| 14 | — | 429 | 155.50–157.00 | 156.23 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Full$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 899 | 125.00 | 125.00 |
| Heifers — Medium 1-2 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 13 | — | 482 | 139.00–140.00 | 139.56 |
| Heifers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 1,014 | 128.00–129.50 | 128.66 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 565 | 142.00 | 142.00 |
| 4 | — | 643 | 129.00 | 129.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 11 | — | 1,132 | 32.00–35.00 | 33.16 |
| 51 | — | 1,230 | 37.00–46.50 | 42.39 |
| 7 | — | 1,289 | 47.50–51.00 | 48.60 |
| 2 | — | 1,213 | 56.00 | 56.00 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 918 | 32.00–35.00 | 33.56 |
| 2 | — | 975 | 30.00–31.00 | 30.50 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,662 | 57.00–64.50 | 61.01 |
| 34 | — | 1,452 | 38.00–48.50 | 46.01 |
| 42 | — | 1,458 | 48.00–53.50 | 49.68 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 1,684 | 62.00–68.00 | 63.93 |
| 2 | — | 1,513 | 52.00 | 52.00 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 2,130 | 86.00–90.00 | 88.08 |
| 19 | — | 1,919 | 74.00–84.00 | 78.39 |
| 20 | — | 1,764 | 65.00–75.00 | 69.88 |
| Bulls — Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,190 | 72.00 | 72.00 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 3 | — | 1,103 | 1,075.00 | 1,075.00 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 9 | — | 1,648 | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 |
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 37 | — | 1,180 | 1,200.00 | 1,200.00 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 8 | — | 1,642 | 56.50 | 56.50 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 7 | — | 1,362 | 850.00 | 850.00 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 43 | — | 1,081 | 1,050.00–1,225.00 | 1,116.77 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Broken Mouth$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 15 | — | 1,250 | 735.00 | 735.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 15 | — | 1,176 | 42.00–55.00 | 47.08 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 5 | — | 1,291 | 44.50–52.50 | 47.61 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 14 | — | 1,210 | 44.00–50.00 | 46.08 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 52 | — | 1,265 | 36.50–44.00 | 41.86 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 8 | — | 1,396 | 63.00–65.00 | 63.56 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 115 | — | 1,151 | 56.00–78.00 | 66.57 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 121 | — | 991 | 62.00–90.00 | 74.60 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 104 | — | 1,336 | 50.50–64.00 | 55.37 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 58 | — | 1,460 | 45.00–61.00 | 51.95 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 34 | — | 898 | 1,200.00–1,400.00 | 1,244.38 |