Compared to last week: Feeder cattle were too lightly tested either this week or last week to develop an accurate market trend for steers or heifers however, steady to higher undertones were noticed. Quality this week was mostly plain to average and offered in small packages or as singles. Feeder cattle sold on mostly light to moderate demand for light offerings. Demand was stronger this week than last despite light offerings. Market activity was mostly slow to moderate. Weigh up cows sold on mostly moderate to good demand for light to moderate offerings. Packers started the sale purchasing cows on moderate demand, however as the sale progressed demand improved. Slaughter cows sold mostly steady to 2.00 higher on boning and lean cows, breaking cows were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however steady undertones were noticed. Feeding cows sold generally steady to firm. Cow quality this week was plain to average and generally lower than last week. Many of the best sets of feeding cows were late bred cows which packers opted to feed instead of send to harvest. Slaughter bulls were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however steady undertones were noticed. Young age cows suitable to feed or 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 | 394 | 176.95 | 697 | 19thin |
| Medium and Large 1 | 654 | 152.34 | 996 | 73 |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,840 | 78.41 | 1,443 | 16 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,735 | 59.15 | 1,026 | 6thin |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,410 | 56.91 | 802 | 65 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,219 | 53.27 | 650 | 85 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 591 | 139.50/cwt | 139.50–139.50 | 824 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 629 | 137.00/cwt | 137.00–137.00 | 862 | 4 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 663 | 134.00/cwt | 134.00–134.00 | 888 | 3 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 873 | 46.55/cwt | 45.00–48.00 | 406 | 2 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Heavy Weight | — | 1,975 | 58.50/cwt | 58.50–58.50 | 1,155 | 1 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Heavy Weight | — | 1,915 | 55.00/cwt | 55.00–55.00 | 1,053 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 1,195 | 56.01/cwt | 55.00–57.00 | 669 | 2 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 1,279 | 56.23/cwt | 55.00–56.50 | 719 | 5 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 1,149 | 52.23/cwt | 49.00–55.00 | 600 | 16 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,500 | 66.50/cwt | 66.50–66.50 | 998 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,402 | 56.27/cwt | 54.00–58.50 | 789 | 33 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,369 | 59.92/cwt | 59.00–62.00 | 820 | 22 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,205 | 50.38/cwt | 43.00–52.00 | 607 | 34 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,283 | 59.26/cwt | 59.00–59.50 | 760 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,195 | 35.00/cwt | 35.00–35.00 | 418 | 1 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 480 | 153.00/cwt | 153.00–153.00 | 734 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 455 | 159.00/cwt | 159.00–159.00 | 723 | 13 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 707 | 129.00/cwt | 129.00–129.00 | 912 | 17 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,525 | 52.41/cwt | 49.00–53.50 | 799 | 10 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,673 | 58.30/cwt | 55.00–60.00 | 975 | 3 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,243 | 55.83/cwt | 52.00–58.00 | 694 | 46 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 543 | 167.50/cwt | 167.50–167.50 | 910 | 11 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 417 | 182.00/cwt | 182.00–182.00 | 759 | 9 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 870 | 133.00/cwt | 133.00–133.00 | 1,157 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 345 | 150.00/cwt | 150.00–150.00 | 518 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 607 | 135.00/cwt | 135.00–135.00 | 819 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 595 | 139.50/cwt | 139.50–139.50 | 830 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 812 | 135.00/cwt | 135.00–135.00 | 1,096 | 13 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1Full | — | 783 | 125.00/cwt | 125.00–125.00 | 979 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Full | — | 567 | 138.00/cwt | 138.00–138.00 | 782 | 3 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,090 | 103.00/cwt | 103.00–103.00 | 1,123 | 1 |
| Bulls | Large 1-2 | — | 1,040 | 97.00/cwt | 97.00–97.00 | 1,009 | 1 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 955 | 115.00/cwt | 115.00–115.00 | 1,098 | 2 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,806 | 74.50/cwt | 74.00–75.00 | 1,345 | 5 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,856 | 80.18/cwt | 77.00–82.00 | 1,488 | 11 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 575 | 145.00/cwt | 145.00–145.00 | 834 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 721 | 140.14/cwt | 140.00–142.00 | 1,010 | 14 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,400 | 1,100.00/cwt | 1,100.00–1,100.00 | 15,400 | 7 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,225 | 1,300.00/cwt | 1,300.00–1,300.00 | 15,925 | 10 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,050 | 73.19/cwt | 58.00–88.00 | 768 | 67 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,331 | 59.27/cwt | 55.00–63.00 | 789 | 61 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,370 | 61.12/cwt | 57.00–65.00 | 837 | 19 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 477 | 178.00/cwt | 178.00–178.00 | 849 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 329 | 170.00/cwt | 170.00–170.00 | 559 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 458 | 184.00/cwt | 184.00–184.00 | 843 | 9 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 652 | 148.00/cwt | 148.00–148.00 | 965 | 11 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 622 | 154.72/cwt | 152.00–158.00 | 962 | 13 |
Compared to last week: Feeder cattle were too lightly tested either this week or last week to develop an accurate market trend for steers or heifers however, steady to higher undertones were noticed. Quality this week was mostly plain to average and offered in small packages or as singles. Feeder cattle sold on mostly light to moderate demand for light offerings. Demand was stronger this week than last despite light offerings. Market activity was mostly slow to moderate. Weigh up cows sold on mostly moderate to good demand for light to moderate offerings. Packers started the sale purchasing cows on moderate demand, however as the sale progressed demand improved. Slaughter cows sold mostly steady to 2.00 higher on boning and lean cows, breaking cows were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however steady undertones were noticed. Feeding cows sold generally steady to firm. Cow quality this week was plain to average and generally lower than last week. Many of the best sets of feeding cows were late bred cows which packers opted to feed instead of send to harvest. Slaughter bulls were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however steady undertones were noticed. Young age cows suitable to feed or re-breed sold steady to firm in a narrow comparison. Quality was average.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 591 | 139.50 | 139.50 |
| 4 | — | 629 | 137.00 | 137.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 480 | 153.00 | 153.00 |
| 7 | — | 345 | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| 3 | — | 607 | 135.00 | 135.00 |
| 3 | — | 595 | 139.50 | 139.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 13 | — | 455 | 159.00 | 159.00 |
| 17 | — | 707 | 129.00 | 129.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Full$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 567 | 138.00 | 138.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 663 | 134.00 | 134.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1 · Full$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 783 | 125.00 | 125.00 |
| Bulls — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,090 | 103.00 | 103.00 |
| Bulls — Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,040 | 97.00 | 97.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 955 | 115.00 | 115.00 |
| 3 | — | 575 | 145.00 | 145.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 11 | — | 543 | 167.50 | 167.50 |
| 2 | — | 870 | 133.00 | 133.00 |
| 13 | — | 812 | 135.00 | 135.00 |
| 14 | — | 721 | 140.00–142.00 | 140.14 |
| 9 | — | 458 | 184.00 | 184.00 |
| 11 | — | 652 | 148.00 | 148.00 |
| 13 | — | 622 | 152.00–158.00 | 154.72 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 417 | 182.00 | 182.00 |
| 3 | — | 477 | 178.00 | 178.00 |
| 7 | — | 329 | 170.00 | 170.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 873 | 45.00–48.00 | 46.55 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Heavy Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,975 | 58.50 | 58.50 |
| 1 | — | 1,915 | 55.00 | 55.00 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,500 | 66.50 | 66.50 |
| 3 | — | 1,673 | 55.00–60.00 | 58.30 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 33 | — | 1,402 | 54.00–58.50 | 56.27 |
| 22 | — | 1,369 | 59.00–62.00 | 59.92 |
| 10 | — | 1,525 | 49.00–53.50 | 52.41 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 34 | — | 1,205 | 43.00–52.00 | 50.38 |
| 2 | — | 1,283 | 59.00–59.50 | 59.26 |
| 1 | — | 1,195 | 35.00 | 35.00 |
| 46 | — | 1,243 | 52.00–58.00 | 55.83 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 1,806 | 74.00–75.00 | 74.50 |
| 11 | — | 1,856 | 77.00–82.00 | 80.18 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 2 | — | 1,195 | 55.00–57.00 | 56.01 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 5 | — | 1,279 | 55.00–56.50 | 56.23 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 16 | — | 1,149 | 49.00–55.00 | 52.23 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 67 | — | 1,050 | 58.00–88.00 | 73.19 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 61 | — | 1,331 | 55.00–63.00 | 59.27 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 19 | — | 1,370 | 57.00–65.00 | 61.12 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 7 | — | 1,400 | 1,100.00 | 1,100.00 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 10 | — | 1,225 | 1,300.00 | 1,300.00 |