Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however steady to higher undertones were noticed on all cattle suitable to develop into yearlings. Demand for feeder cattle was mostly moderate for light offerings. Quality this week was average to attractive however cattle were mostly offered in small groups or as singles. Market activity this week was mostly moderate. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good demand for light to moderate offerings. Packers showed mostly good demand again this week for slaughter cows. Slaughter cows sold mostly steady to 2.00 higher. Weigh up conditions were mostly below average this week as many cows pushed fill. Poor weigh up conditions caused cows to cost more on a dressed basis compared to last week. Packer buyers also had to compete with feeding buyers who returned to the market this week. Feeding cows sold on mostly moderate to good demand. Feeding cows were too lightly tested last week to develop an accurate market trend, however steady to firm undertones were noticed. Slaughter bulls sold mostly 1.00-2.00 higher. Young age cows suitable to feed or re-breed sold mostly 4.00-5.00 lower. With calving underway more cows that lost calves were seen this week than over the past few weeks making comparisons difficult. A heavy offering of bred cows was seen this week as over 1,500 bred cows and heifers were on offer. The stands were full with a large crowd on hand to purchase bred offerings. Demand was mostly good, with very good demand seen for ranch dispersion's. Cattle were in mostly light to moderate flesh and set to calve in 20-50 day calving windows. Market activity for the bred portion of the sale was active with many bidders in the stands as well as on the internet actively bidding on offerings.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium 1 | 404 | 160.00 | 646 | 4thin |
| Medium and Large 1 | 564 | 156.39 | 883 | 49 |
| Medium 1-2 | 288 | 147.50 | 425 | 11thin |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 605 | 127.35 | 771 | 6thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,779 | 80.76 | 1,437 | 20 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,576 | 62.81 | 990 | 12 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | High | 1,413 | 58.12 | 821 | 23 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,184 | 52.84 | 626 | 83 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,250 | 1,603.05/cwt | 1,400.00–1,635.00 | 20,038 | 76 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 953 | 1,225.00/cwt | 1,225.00–1,225.00 | 11,674 | 36 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium 1-2 | — | 752 | 1,100.00/cwt | 1,100.00–1,100.00 | 8,272 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 619 | 160.14/cwt | 155.00–164.50 | 991 | 20 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 553 | 159.00/cwt | 159.00–159.00 | 879 | 2 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,430 | 956.64/cwt | 935.00–985.00 | 13,680 | 16 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,208 | 58.00/cwt | 58.00–58.00 | 701 | 6 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,310 | 1,342.36/cwt | 1,110.00–1,435.00 | 17,585 | 168 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,388 | 1,484.61/cwt | 1,400.00–1,610.00 | 20,606 | 151 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 558 | 130.00/cwt | 130.00–130.00 | 725 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 629 | 126.02/cwt | 125.00–127.00 | 793 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium 1-2 | — | 288 | 147.50/cwt | 147.50–147.50 | 425 | 11 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 612 | 144.00/cwt | 144.00–144.00 | 881 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 532 | 162.79/cwt | 162.50–163.00 | 866 | 19 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 522 | 175.00/cwt | 175.00–175.00 | 914 | 3 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,152 | 51.87/cwt | 45.00–56.00 | 598 | 58 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,214 | 43.26/cwt | 42.00–44.00 | 525 | 5 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,310 | 63.50/cwt | 63.50–63.50 | 832 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,418 | 55.96/cwt | 54.00–56.50 | 794 | 9 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,418 | 59.20/cwt | 57.50–61.50 | 839 | 13 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 583 | 152.93/cwt | 148.00–154.00 | 892 | 28 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 1,124 | 875.00/cwt | 875.00–875.00 | 9,835 | 28 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 1,289 | 55.48/cwt | 54.00–56.50 | 715 | 26 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 1,140 | 54.93/cwt | 53.00–57.00 | 626 | 2 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1Broken Mouth | — | 1,323 | 1,054.20/cwt | 925.00–1,225.00 | 13,947 | 241 |
| Heifers | Medium 1Unweaned | — | 404 | 160.00/cwt | 160.00–160.00 | 646 | 4 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,161 | 1,432.98/cwt | 1,400.00–1,450.00 | 16,637 | 51 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,132 | 1,340.05/cwt | 1,285.00–1,460.00 | 15,169 | 14 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,284 | 1,564.42/cwt | 1,450.00–1,685.00 | 20,087 | 288 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 974 | 98.37/cwt | 86.00–112.50 | 958 | 24 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,295 | 63.43/cwt | 59.00–66.00 | 821 | 41 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,330 | 60.44/cwt | 57.00–66.50 | 804 | 78 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium 1 | — | 847 | 1,325.00/cwt | 1,325.00–1,325.00 | 11,223 | 16 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 995 | 1,275.00/cwt | 1,275.00–1,275.00 | 12,686 | 6 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,073 | 1,507.34/cwt | 1,425.00–1,675.00 | 16,174 | 218 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,074 | 75.35/cwt | 61.00–88.50 | 809 | 41 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,269 | 58.03/cwt | 56.50–61.50 | 736 | 20 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,610 | 63.75/cwt | 63.75–63.75 | 1,026 | 9 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,472 | 60.00/cwt | 60.00–60.00 | 883 | 3 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,833 | 82.05/cwt | 75.50–84.50 | 1,504 | 14 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,505 | 72.23/cwt | 70.50–75.00 | 1,087 | 4 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,950 | 88.76/cwt | 88.00–89.50 | 1,731 | 2 |
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however steady to higher undertones were noticed on all cattle suitable to develop into yearlings. Demand for feeder cattle was mostly moderate for light offerings. Quality this week was average to attractive however cattle were mostly offered in small groups or as singles. Market activity this week was mostly moderate. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good demand for light to moderate offerings. Packers showed mostly good demand again this week for slaughter cows. Slaughter cows sold mostly steady to 2.00 higher. Weigh up conditions were mostly below average this week as many cows pushed fill. Poor weigh up conditions caused cows to cost more on a dressed basis compared to last week. Packer buyers also had to compete with feeding buyers who returned to the market this week. Feeding cows sold on mostly moderate to good demand. Feeding cows were too lightly tested last week to develop an accurate market trend, however steady to firm undertones were noticed. Slaughter bulls sold mostly 1.00-2.00 higher. Young age cows suitable to feed or re-breed sold mostly 4.00-5.00 lower. With calving underway more cows that lost calves were seen this week than over the past few weeks making comparisons difficult. A heavy offering of bred cows was seen this week as over 1,500 bred cows and heifers were on offer. The stands were full with a large crowd on hand to purchase bred offerings. Demand was mostly good, with very good demand seen for ranch dispersion's. Cattle were in mostly light to moderate flesh and set to calve in 20-50 day calving windows. Market activity for the bred portion of the sale was active with many bidders in the stands as well as on the internet actively bidding on offerings.
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 76 | — | 1,250 | 1,400.00–1,635.00 | 1,603.05 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 16 | — | 1,430 | 935.00–985.00 | 956.64 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 6 | — | 1,208 | 58.00 | 58.00 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 168 | — | 1,310 | 1,110.00–1,435.00 | 1,342.36 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 151 | — | 1,388 | 1,400.00–1,610.00 | 1,484.61 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 51 | — | 1,161 | 1,400.00–1,450.00 | 1,432.98 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 14 | — | 1,132 | 1,285.00–1,460.00 | 1,340.05 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 288 | — | 1,284 | 1,450.00–1,685.00 | 1,564.42 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 28 | — | 1,124 | 875.00 | 875.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Broken Mouth$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 241 | — | 1,323 | 925.00–1,225.00 | 1,054.20 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 36 | — | 953 | 1,225.00 | 1,225.00 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 3 | — | 752 | 1,100.00 | 1,100.00 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 16 | — | 847 | 1,325.00 | 1,325.00 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 6 | — | 995 | 1,275.00 | 1,275.00 |
| (<2 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 218 | — | 1,073 | 1,425.00–1,675.00 | 1,507.34 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 26 | — | 1,289 | 54.00–56.50 | 55.48 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 2 | — | 1,140 | 53.00–57.00 | 54.93 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 24 | — | 974 | 86.00–112.50 | 98.37 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 41 | — | 1,295 | 59.00–66.00 | 63.43 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 78 | — | 1,330 | 57.00–66.50 | 60.44 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 41 | — | 1,074 | 61.00–88.50 | 75.35 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 20 | — | 619 | 155.00–164.50 | 160.14 |
| 3 | — | 522 | 175.00 | 175.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 553 | 159.00 | 159.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 558 | 130.00 | 130.00 |
| 4 | — | 629 | 125.00–127.00 | 126.02 |
| Heifers — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 11 | — | 288 | 147.50 | 147.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 612 | 144.00 | 144.00 |
| 19 | — | 532 | 162.50–163.00 | 162.79 |
| 28 | — | 583 | 148.00–154.00 | 152.93 |
| Heifers — Medium 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 404 | 160.00 | 160.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 58 | — | 1,152 | 45.00–56.00 | 51.87 |
| 5 | — | 1,214 | 42.00–44.00 | 43.26 |
| 20 | — | 1,269 | 56.50–61.50 | 58.03 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,310 | 63.50 | 63.50 |
| 9 | — | 1,418 | 54.00–56.50 | 55.96 |
| 13 | — | 1,418 | 57.50–61.50 | 59.20 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 1,610 | 63.75 | 63.75 |
| 3 | — | 1,472 | 60.00 | 60.00 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 14 | — | 1,833 | 75.50–84.50 | 82.05 |
| 4 | — | 1,505 | 70.50–75.00 | 72.23 |
| 2 | — | 1,950 | 88.00–89.50 | 88.76 |