Compared to last week: Feeder steers were too lightly tested to develop any market trend; Heifers heifers were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however steady undertones were noticed. Feeder cattle were of mostly plain to average quality this sale. Demand was mostly light to moderate for light offerings. Market activity this week was slow to moderate. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good demand for light to moderate offerings. Packers were very active in purchasing cows both for harvest and to feed, however the largest portion of the cow offering was destined for harvest. Slaughter cows sold steady to 2.00 higher this week. Weigh up conditions were mostly average to above average this week for buyers. Feeding cows sold steady to 2.00 higher in a narrow comparison. Slaughter bulls sold steady to 2.00 lower in a narrow comparison. Young age cows suitable to feed or re-breed sold steady to 4.00 higher in a narrow comparison. Quality this week was average to attractive.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium 1 | 394 | 161.00 | 634 | 15thin |
| Medium 1-2 | 337 | 155.00 | 522 | 5thin |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 527 | 155.00 | 817 | 3thin |
| Medium and Large 1 | 620 | 142.43 | 883 | 64 |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,698 | 76.38 | 1,297 | 24 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | High | 1,662 | 62.04 | 1,031 | 34 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Low | 1,381 | 60.62 | 837 | 62 |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75% | Average | 1,598 | 60.50 | 967 | 4thin |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,167 | 56.67 | 662 | 125 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 950 | 50.22/cwt | 49.00–53.00 | 477 | 5 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 935 | 56.31/cwt | 55.00–57.00 | 526 | 3 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Heavy Weight | — | 2,105 | 65.50/cwt | 65.50–65.50 | 1,379 | 1 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Heavy Weight | — | 2,130 | 61.00/cwt | 61.00–61.00 | 1,299 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 1,104 | 58.25/cwt | 55.00–61.00 | 643 | 11 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 1,136 | 55.12/cwt | 53.50–56.00 | 626 | 12 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,415 | 55.70/cwt | 55.50–56.00 | 788 | 5 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 512 | 148.31/cwt | 142.50–154.00 | 759 | 6 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 75 | 300.00/cwt | 300.00–300.00 | 225 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,609 | 71.23/cwt | 64.50–75.50 | 1,146 | 10 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,115 | 86.50/cwt | 86.50–86.50 | 1,829 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,735 | 79.57/cwt | 75.50–82.00 | 1,381 | 13 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,199 | 58.61/cwt | 56.50–63.50 | 703 | 79 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,275 | 65.50/cwt | 65.50–65.50 | 835 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,035 | 41.00/cwt | 41.00–41.00 | 424 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,144 | 53.20/cwt | 47.00–56.00 | 609 | 35 |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75% | — | 1,598 | 61.75/cwt | 61.75–61.75 | 987 | 2 |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75% | — | 1,598 | 59.25/cwt | 59.25–59.25 | 947 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium 1-2 | — | 337 | 155.00/cwt | 155.00–155.00 | 522 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium 1 | — | 394 | 161.00/cwt | 161.00–161.00 | 634 | 15 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,631 | 62.40/cwt | 60.50–64.75 | 1,018 | 30 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,678 | 55.50/cwt | 55.50–55.50 | 931 | 2 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,373 | 59.71/cwt | 57.00–62.50 | 820 | 40 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,389 | 64.19/cwt | 63.50–66.50 | 892 | 17 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 618 | 140.65/cwt | 137.00–142.00 | 869 | 18 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 590 | 147.24/cwt | 145.00–155.50 | 869 | 15 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 657 | 135.00/cwt | 135.00–135.00 | 887 | 10 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 781 | 122.66/cwt | 122.00–123.00 | 958 | 9 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 544 | 158.00/cwt | 158.00–158.00 | 860 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 463 | 163.00/cwt | 163.00–163.00 | 755 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium 1-2 | — | 348 | 157.50/cwt | 157.50–157.50 | 548 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 610 | 159.00/cwt | 159.00–159.00 | 970 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 402 | 189.00/cwt | 189.00–189.00 | 760 | 10 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 526 | 171.00/cwt | 171.00–171.00 | 899 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 655 | 156.67/cwt | 155.00–157.00 | 1,026 | 6 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 527 | 155.00/cwt | 155.00–155.00 | 817 | 3 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,355 | 63.70/cwt | 58.00–66.00 | 863 | 27 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,254 | 60.11/cwt | 57.00–62.00 | 754 | 49 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 993 | 75.24/cwt | 73.00–77.00 | 747 | 5 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 795 | 98.00/cwt | 98.00–98.00 | 779 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 710 | 143.50/cwt | 143.50–143.50 | 1,019 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 593 | 165.50/cwt | 165.50–165.50 | 981 | 5 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,039 | 75.62/cwt | 60.00–98.00 | 786 | 133 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,022 | 106.79/cwt | 90.00–117.00 | 1,091 | 21 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 721 | 136.99/cwt | 134.00–137.50 | 988 | 7 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 980 | 123.01/cwt | 122.00–125.00 | 1,205 | 3 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 608 | 153.00/cwt | 153.00–153.00 | 930 | 2 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 890 | 130.00/cwt | 130.00–130.00 | 1,157 | 1 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,100 | 116.00/cwt | 116.00–116.00 | 1,276 | 1 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,045 | 120.00/cwt | 120.00–120.00 | 1,254 | 1 |
Compared to last week: Feeder steers were too lightly tested to develop any market trend; Heifers heifers were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however steady undertones were noticed. Feeder cattle were of mostly plain to average quality this sale. Demand was mostly light to moderate for light offerings. Market activity this week was slow to moderate. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good demand for light to moderate offerings. Packers were very active in purchasing cows both for harvest and to feed, however the largest portion of the cow offering was destined for harvest. Slaughter cows sold steady to 2.00 higher this week. Weigh up conditions were mostly average to above average this week for buyers. Feeding cows sold steady to 2.00 higher in a narrow comparison. Slaughter bulls sold steady to 2.00 lower in a narrow comparison. Young age cows suitable to feed or re-breed sold steady to 4.00 higher in a narrow comparison. Quality this week was average to attractive.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 950 | 49.00–53.00 | 50.22 |
| 3 | — | 935 | 55.00–57.00 | 56.31 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Heavy Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 2,105 | 65.50 | 65.50 |
| 1 | — | 2,130 | 61.00 | 61.00 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 1,415 | 55.50–56.00 | 55.70 |
| 40 | — | 1,373 | 57.00–62.50 | 59.71 |
| 17 | — | 1,389 | 63.50–66.50 | 64.19 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 79 | — | 1,199 | 56.50–63.50 | 58.61 |
| 2 | — | 1,275 | 65.50 | 65.50 |
| 1 | — | 1,035 | 41.00 | 41.00 |
| 35 | — | 1,144 | 47.00–56.00 | 53.20 |
| Cows — Premium White 65-75%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,598 | 61.75 | 61.75 |
| 2 | — | 1,598 | 59.25 | 59.25 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 30 | — | 1,631 | 60.50–64.75 | 62.40 |
| 2 | — | 1,678 | 55.50 | 55.50 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 1,609 | 64.50–75.50 | 71.23 |
| 1 | — | 2,115 | 86.50 | 86.50 |
| 13 | — | 1,735 | 75.50–82.00 | 79.57 |
| 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 | 11 | — | 1,104 | 55.00–61.00 | 58.25 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 12 | — | 1,136 | 53.50–56.00 | 55.12 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 27 | — | 1,355 | 58.00–66.00 | 63.70 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 49 | — | 1,254 | 57.00–62.00 | 60.11 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 133 | — | 1,039 | 60.00–98.00 | 75.62 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 21 | — | 1,022 | 90.00–117.00 | 106.79 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 5 | — | 993 | 73.00–77.00 | 75.24 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 795 | 98.00 | 98.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 512 | 142.50–154.00 | 148.31 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 75 | 300.00 | 300.00 |
| 7 | — | 721 | 134.00–137.50 | 136.99 |
| 3 | — | 980 | 122.00–125.00 | 123.01 |
| 2 | — | 608 | 153.00 | 153.00 |
| 1 | — | 890 | 130.00 | 130.00 |
| Bulls — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,100 | 116.00 | 116.00 |
| 1 | — | 1,045 | 120.00 | 120.00 |
| Heifers — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 337 | 155.00 | 155.00 |
| Heifers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 15 | — | 394 | 161.00 | 161.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 18 | — | 618 | 137.00–142.00 | 140.65 |
| 15 | — | 590 | 145.00–155.50 | 147.24 |
| 10 | — | 657 | 135.00 | 135.00 |
| 9 | — | 781 | 122.00–123.00 | 122.66 |
| 7 | — | 544 | 158.00 | 158.00 |
| 5 | — | 463 | 163.00 | 163.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 527 | 155.00 | 155.00 |
| Steers — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 348 | 157.50 | 157.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 610 | 159.00 | 159.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 402 | 189.00 | 189.00 |
| 7 | — | 526 | 171.00 | 171.00 |
| 6 | — | 655 | 155.00–157.00 | 156.67 |
| 5 | — | 710 | 143.50 | 143.50 |
| 5 | — | 593 | 165.50 | 165.50 |