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 average and offered in small packages or as singles. Demand for cattle to run on grass continues to be good despite lower CME positions over the last week. Most cattle were in light flesh and purchased to enter a grass or yearling program. Market activity this week was mostly moderate to active. Weigh up cows sold on mostly moderate to good demand for light to moderate offerings. Several sets of fed cow were seen today. Most of these offerings were purchased for harvest. Weigh up conditions were average to below average with most cows pushing some fill. Slaughter cows sold steady to 2.00 higher on boning and lean cows. Breaking cows were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however steady to lower undertones were noticed. The majority of the cow offering was purchased for harvest this week. Feeding cows sold generally steady in a narrow comparison. Slaughter bulls were too lightly tested to develop any market trend. Young age cows suitable to feed or re-breed sold generally steady in a narrow comparison. Quality was average.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 563 | 168.01 | 947 | 77 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 658 | 142.06 | 935 | 17thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 2,024 | 80.90 | 1,637 | 16 |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75% | High | 1,599 | 59.42 | 950 | 81 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Low | 1,558 | 58.22 | 907 | 24 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | High | 1,484 | 57.38 | 851 | 28 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 1,164 | 52.16 | 607 | 23 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 823 | 132.00/cwt | 132.00–132.00 | 1,086 | 2 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,722 | 73.83/cwt | 72.50–75.00 | 1,271 | 4 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,145 | 86.00/cwt | 86.00–86.00 | 1,845 | 4 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,114 | 81.89/cwt | 81.00–82.50 | 1,731 | 8 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,790 | 64.50/cwt | 64.50–64.50 | 1,155 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,451 | 52.93/cwt | 51.50–53.50 | 768 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 513 | 165.47/cwt | 160.00–171.00 | 849 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 593 | 151.00/cwt | 151.00–151.00 | 895 | 2 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,551 | 59.93/cwt | 57.50–60.25 | 930 | 25 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,443 | 60.97/cwt | 58.50–63.00 | 880 | 21 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,130 | 105.63/cwt | 99.00–115.00 | 1,194 | 29 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,101 | 72.04/cwt | 59.50–82.25 | 793 | 14 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 428 | 189.00/cwt | 189.00–189.00 | 809 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 737 | 140.50/cwt | 140.50–140.50 | 1,035 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 664 | 147.61/cwt | 147.00–150.00 | 980 | 10 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 611 | 158.36/cwt | 151.00–160.00 | 968 | 11 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 470 | 184.50/cwt | 184.50–184.50 | 867 | 19 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 553 | 170.72/cwt | 169.00–171.00 | 944 | 29 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 598 | 146.75/cwt | 146.75–146.75 | 878 | 49 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 375 | 158.00/cwt | 158.00–158.00 | 593 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 640 | 133.50/cwt | 133.50–133.50 | 854 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 673 | 139.50/cwt | 139.50–139.50 | 939 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 706 | 135.00/cwt | 135.00–135.00 | 953 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 510 | 182.00/cwt | 182.00–182.00 | 928 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,219 | 56.42/cwt | 54.50–58.00 | 688 | 6 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,163 | 51.38/cwt | 47.50–54.00 | 598 | 15 |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75% | — | 1,495 | 67.50/cwt | 67.50–67.50 | 1,009 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 493 | 165.00/cwt | 165.00–165.00 | 813 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 623 | 137.00/cwt | 137.00–137.00 | 854 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 521 | 161.00/cwt | 161.00–161.00 | 839 | 7 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,480 | 58.58/cwt | 55.50–61.25 | 867 | 20 |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75% | — | 1,504 | 56.50/cwt | 56.50–56.50 | 850 | 16 |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75% | — | 1,626 | 59.90/cwt | 58.50–60.50 | 974 | 63 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,020 | 37.50/cwt | 37.50–37.50 | 383 | 1 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,564 | 56.30/cwt | 50.00–57.50 | 881 | 9 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,554 | 59.37/cwt | 58.50–62.50 | 923 | 15 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 1,070 | 57.00/cwt | 57.00–57.00 | 610 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 995 | 53.00/cwt | 53.00–53.00 | 527 | 1 |
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 average and offered in small packages or as singles. Demand for cattle to run on grass continues to be good despite lower CME positions over the last week. Most cattle were in light flesh and purchased to enter a grass or yearling program. Market activity this week was mostly moderate to active. Weigh up cows sold on mostly moderate to good demand for light to moderate offerings. Several sets of fed cow were seen today. Most of these offerings were purchased for harvest. Weigh up conditions were average to below average with most cows pushing some fill. Slaughter cows sold steady to 2.00 higher on boning and lean cows. Breaking cows were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however steady to lower undertones were noticed. The majority of the cow offering was purchased for harvest this week. Feeding cows sold generally steady in a narrow comparison. Slaughter bulls were too lightly tested to develop any market trend. Young age cows suitable to feed or re-breed sold generally steady in a narrow comparison. Quality was average.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 823 | 132.00 | 132.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 513 | 160.00–171.00 | 165.47 |
| 2 | — | 593 | 151.00 | 151.00 |
| 6 | — | 673 | 139.50 | 139.50 |
| 7 | — | 706 | 135.00 | 135.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 428 | 189.00 | 189.00 |
| 5 | — | 737 | 140.50 | 140.50 |
| 10 | — | 664 | 147.00–150.00 | 147.61 |
| 11 | — | 611 | 151.00–160.00 | 158.36 |
| 19 | — | 470 | 184.50 | 184.50 |
| 29 | — | 553 | 169.00–171.00 | 170.72 |
| 1 | — | 510 | 182.00 | 182.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 49 | — | 598 | 146.75 | 146.75 |
| 2 | — | 493 | 165.00 | 165.00 |
| 3 | — | 623 | 137.00 | 137.00 |
| 7 | — | 521 | 161.00 | 161.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 375 | 158.00 | 158.00 |
| 3 | — | 640 | 133.50 | 133.50 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 1,722 | 72.50–75.00 | 73.83 |
| 4 | — | 2,145 | 86.00 | 86.00 |
| 8 | — | 2,114 | 81.00–82.50 | 81.89 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,790 | 64.50 | 64.50 |
| 7 | — | 1,451 | 51.50–53.50 | 52.93 |
| 20 | — | 1,480 | 55.50–61.25 | 58.58 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 1,219 | 54.50–58.00 | 56.42 |
| 15 | — | 1,163 | 47.50–54.00 | 51.38 |
| 1 | — | 1,020 | 37.50 | 37.50 |
| Cows — Premium White 65-75%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,495 | 67.50 | 67.50 |
| 16 | — | 1,504 | 56.50 | 56.50 |
| 63 | — | 1,626 | 58.50–60.50 | 59.90 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 1,564 | 50.00–57.50 | 56.30 |
| 15 | — | 1,554 | 58.50–62.50 | 59.37 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 995 | 53.00 | 53.00 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 25 | — | 1,551 | 57.50–60.25 | 59.93 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 21 | — | 1,443 | 58.50–63.00 | 60.97 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 29 | — | 1,130 | 99.00–115.00 | 105.63 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 14 | — | 1,101 | 59.50–82.25 | 72.04 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 1,070 | 57.00 | 57.00 |