Compared to last sale(8-26-20): Yearling steers and heifers were all too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however lower undertones were noticed on the steers and steady undertones were noticed on the heifers. Unweaned calves were not tested last sale so no comparisons can be made. Quality this week was average to attractive. Yearlings were offered in mostly small packages, while calves were offered in medium size packages. All feeders on offer were in light flesh. Demand was mostly moderate. Market activity this week was mostly moderate. Weigh up cows sold on mostly light demand for light offerings. Packer buyers continue to lower the price they are willing to give for slaughter cows. Slaughter cows sold mostly 1.00-3.00 lower in a narrow comparison. Feeding cows sold mostly 2.00-4.00 lower. Weight up conditions were average this week and significantly higher than last sale. Slaughter bulls sold mostly 3.00-7.00 lower. Cow quality this week was mostly average. Young age 2-3 year old cows suitable to re-breed sold as feeding cows, as re-breed demand remains light.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 563 | 159.24 | 897 | 139 |
| Large 1 | 525 | 150.00 | 788 | 7thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | High | 1,793 | 79.76 | 1,431 | 36 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,576 | 59.50 | 938 | 5thin |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | High | 1,446 | 57.37 | 829 | 15 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,236 | 55.30 | 683 | 19 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 388 | 154.00/cwt | 154.00–154.00 | 598 | 9 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 934 | 126.25/cwt | 126.00–126.50 | 1,179 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 431 | 151.50/cwt | 151.50–151.50 | 653 | 38 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 451 | 170.00/cwt | 170.00–170.00 | 767 | 35 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 524 | 160.50/cwt | 160.50–160.50 | 841 | 61 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 353 | 187.50/cwt | 187.50–187.50 | 662 | 6 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,490 | 65.00/cwt | 65.00–65.00 | 969 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,965 | 86.24/cwt | 85.50–87.00 | 1,695 | 4 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,359 | 56.30/cwt | 55.00–57.00 | 765 | 11 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,259 | 55.60/cwt | 54.25–56.50 | 700 | 7 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,734 | 75.88/cwt | 73.50–77.50 | 1,316 | 16 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,230 | 46.24/cwt | 45.00–47.00 | 569 | 4 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,338 | 63.07/cwt | 60.00–65.00 | 844 | 43 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,810 | 82.03/cwt | 78.50–84.50 | 1,485 | 16 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,748 | 58.75/cwt | 58.75–58.75 | 1,027 | 3 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,576 | 59.50/cwt | 59.50–59.50 | 938 | 5 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,224 | 58.94/cwt | 57.50–62.00 | 721 | 7 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,180 | 64.00/cwt | 64.00–64.00 | 755 | 1 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 813 | 133.00/cwt | 133.00–133.00 | 1,081 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 403 | 168.00/cwt | 168.00–168.00 | 677 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 774 | 140.00/cwt | 140.00–140.00 | 1,084 | 9 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Full | — | 881 | 127.00/cwt | 127.00–127.00 | 1,119 | 7 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,238 | 58.26/cwt | 55.50–60.50 | 721 | 26 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,406 | 61.06/cwt | 57.00–65.00 | 859 | 55 |
| Heifers | Large 1 | — | 1,064 | 121.95/cwt | 121.50–122.00 | 1,298 | 11 |
| Steers | Large 1Unweaned | — | 525 | 150.00/cwt | 150.00–150.00 | 788 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 968 | 126.00/cwt | 126.00–126.00 | 1,220 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 842 | 139.36/cwt | 139.00–139.50 | 1,173 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 831 | 125.82/cwt | 125.00–127.00 | 1,046 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 875 | 135.00/cwt | 135.00–135.00 | 1,181 | 15 |
Compared to last sale(8-26-20): Yearling steers and heifers were all too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however lower undertones were noticed on the steers and steady undertones were noticed on the heifers. Unweaned calves were not tested last sale so no comparisons can be made. Quality this week was average to attractive. Yearlings were offered in mostly small packages, while calves were offered in medium size packages. All feeders on offer were in light flesh. Demand was mostly moderate. Market activity this week was mostly moderate. Weigh up cows sold on mostly light demand for light offerings. Packer buyers continue to lower the price they are willing to give for slaughter cows. Slaughter cows sold mostly 1.00-3.00 lower in a narrow comparison. Feeding cows sold mostly 2.00-4.00 lower. Weight up conditions were average this week and significantly higher than last sale. Slaughter bulls sold mostly 3.00-7.00 lower. Cow quality this week was mostly average. Young age 2-3 year old cows suitable to re-breed sold as feeding cows, as re-breed demand remains light.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 388 | 154.00 | 154.00 |
| 38 | — | 431 | 151.50 | 151.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 934 | 126.00–126.50 | 126.25 |
| 3 | — | 813 | 133.00 | 133.00 |
| 2 | — | 968 | 126.00 | 126.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Full$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 881 | 127.00 | 127.00 |
| Heifers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 11 | — | 1,064 | 121.50–122.00 | 121.95 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 831 | 125.00–127.00 | 125.82 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 35 | — | 451 | 170.00 | 170.00 |
| 61 | — | 524 | 160.50 | 160.50 |
| 6 | — | 353 | 187.50 | 187.50 |
| 6 | — | 403 | 168.00 | 168.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 774 | 140.00 | 140.00 |
| 7 | — | 842 | 139.00–139.50 | 139.36 |
| 15 | — | 875 | 135.00 | 135.00 |
| Steers — Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 525 | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,490 | 65.00 | 65.00 |
| 11 | — | 1,359 | 55.00–57.00 | 56.30 |
| 3 | — | 1,748 | 58.75 | 58.75 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 1,259 | 54.25–56.50 | 55.60 |
| 4 | — | 1,230 | 45.00–47.00 | 46.24 |
| 7 | — | 1,224 | 57.50–62.00 | 58.94 |
| 1 | — | 1,180 | 64.00 | 64.00 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 1,576 | 59.50 | 59.50 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 1,965 | 85.50–87.00 | 86.24 |
| 16 | — | 1,734 | 73.50–77.50 | 75.88 |
| 16 | — | 1,810 | 78.50–84.50 | 82.03 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 43 | — | 1,338 | 60.00–65.00 | 63.07 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 26 | — | 1,238 | 55.50–60.50 | 58.26 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 55 | — | 1,406 | 57.00–65.00 | 61.06 |