Compared to two weeks ago: Yearling steers and heifers were too lightly tested to develop any market trend. Steer calves were too lightly tested either this week or 2 weeks ago to develop an accurate market trend, however lower undertones were noticed. Heifer calves sold mostly 2.00-5.00 higher in a narrow comparison. Quality this week was mostly plain to average and mostly offered in small to moderate size packages. Many odd and end cattle sold today as ranchers cleaned up supplies as this was the last sale of the year. Demand was moderate for mostly light to moderate offerings. Heifer demand was stronger than steer demand as buyers have started to purchase heifers to spay and run on grass. Market activity was mostly moderate. Weigh up cows sold on mostly moderate to good demand for moderate to heavy offerings. Packer buyers were much more active in purchasing cows for immediate harvest this week. Packers showed the best demand for boning and breaking cows this week. Packers also pressured feeding buyers as they purchased high quality cows suitable to feed to premium white. Slaughter cows sold mostly steady to 2.00 higher. Feeding cows sold generally steady. Cow quality this week was mostly average. Cows and bulls offered buyers mostly average to below average weigh up conditions this sale. Slaughter bulls sold mostly 1.00-2.00 higher. Two year old to young age cows sold on mostly moderate to good demand this sale. Quality was average. This class of cows sold sold generally steady to 3.00 higher.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 492 | 157.34 | 774 | 72 |
| Medium and Large 1 | 578 | 156.65 | 905 | 273 |
| Medium and Large 2 | 425 | 137.78 | 586 | 18thin |
| Medium 1 | 457 | 137.50 | 628 | 3thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,811 | 74.07 | 1,341 | 39 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Low | 1,609 | 57.66 | 928 | 25 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,404 | 52.27 | 734 | 247 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Very Low | 1,195 | 46.03 | 550 | 195 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,502 | 850.00/cwt | 850.00–850.00 | 12,767 | 3 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,255 | 79.00/cwt | 79.00–79.00 | 991 | 1 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,501 | 68.64/cwt | 65.00–74.00 | 1,030 | 5 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,115 | 81.31/cwt | 79.50–83.00 | 1,720 | 5 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,136 | 84.91/cwt | 82.00–86.00 | 1,814 | 5 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,154 | 35.06/cwt | 30.00–38.50 | 405 | 23 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,383 | 53.67/cwt | 50.50–61.00 | 742 | 110 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 435 | 159.78/cwt | 159.50–160.00 | 695 | 30 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 346 | 167.50/cwt | 167.50–167.50 | 580 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 486 | 152.42/cwt | 152.00–153.00 | 741 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 315 | 192.00/cwt | 190.00–197.50 | 605 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 579 | 136.91/cwt | 135.00–137.00 | 793 | 21 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 894 | 127.00/cwt | 127.00–127.00 | 1,135 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 502 | 172.12/cwt | 167.00–173.00 | 864 | 14 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 546 | 160.00/cwt | 160.00–160.00 | 874 | 55 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 711 | 124.00/cwt | 124.00–124.00 | 882 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 471 | 175.05/cwt | 171.00–175.50 | 824 | 21 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 518 | 147.32/cwt | 144.50–148.00 | 763 | 31 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 681 | 140.86/cwt | 140.00–141.00 | 959 | 21 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 953 | 123.00/cwt | 123.00–123.00 | 1,172 | 11 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 323 | 170.49/cwt | 165.00–176.50 | 551 | 12 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 521 | 149.00/cwt | 149.00–149.00 | 776 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 420 | 177.50/cwt | 177.50–177.50 | 746 | 1 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 610 | 149.87/cwt | 148.00–152.00 | 914 | 15 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 463 | 159.00/cwt | 159.00–159.00 | 736 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 553 | 140.00/cwt | 140.00–140.00 | 774 | 13 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 630 | 133.38/cwt | 132.00–135.50 | 840 | 36 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 639 | 142.46/cwt | 142.00–143.00 | 910 | 13 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,280 | 50.09/cwt | 49.50–54.00 | 641 | 15 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,602 | 54.18/cwt | 52.00–58.00 | 868 | 3 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,316 | 48.44/cwt | 43.00–49.00 | 637 | 36 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,608 | 56.05/cwt | 48.00–58.50 | 901 | 15 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,174 | 45.73/cwt | 39.00–48.50 | 537 | 72 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,766 | 71.10/cwt | 61.00–77.00 | 1,256 | 23 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,493 | 53.54/cwt | 50.00–59.00 | 799 | 39 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 977 | 40.61/cwt | 39.00–44.00 | 397 | 3 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,217 | 43.90/cwt | 38.00–47.00 | 534 | 37 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,595 | 62.49/cwt | 61.00–63.00 | 997 | 4 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,250 | 59.00/cwt | 59.00–59.00 | 738 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,453 | 62.25/cwt | 62.00–62.50 | 904 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium 1 | — | 457 | 137.50/cwt | 137.50–137.50 | 628 | 3 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,497 | 60.70/cwt | 60.00–60.75 | 909 | 13 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,070 | 99.02/cwt | 94.00–104.00 | 1,060 | 4 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,642 | 62.78/cwt | 61.00–64.00 | 1,031 | 3 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,232 | 51.48/cwt | 48.50–55.00 | 634 | 37 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,146 | 59.50/cwt | 59.50–59.50 | 682 | 7 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,531 | 900.00/cwt | 900.00–900.00 | 13,779 | 4 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,417 | 47.50/cwt | 42.00–48.50 | 673 | 45 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,042 | 69.28/cwt | 55.00–78.00 | 722 | 20 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 801 | 72.50/cwt | 63.00–77.50 | 581 | 4 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 988 | 79.88/cwt | 64.00–90.00 | 789 | 103 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 593 | 130.50/cwt | 130.50–130.50 | 774 | 10 |
| Heifers | Medium 1 | — | 417 | 139.00/cwt | 139.00–139.00 | 580 | 13 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 693 | 135.00/cwt | 135.00–135.00 | 936 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 418 | 169.87/cwt | 162.50–177.50 | 710 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2Unweaned | — | 388 | 140.00/cwt | 140.00–140.00 | 543 | 13 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 522 | 132.00/cwt | 132.00–132.00 | 689 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 486 | 169.00/cwt | 169.00–169.00 | 821 | 8 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,125 | 65.57/cwt | 52.00–69.50 | 738 | 6 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 477 | 136.00/cwt | 136.00–136.00 | 649 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 338 | 167.50/cwt | 167.50–167.50 | 566 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 607 | 139.00/cwt | 139.00–139.00 | 844 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 372 | 165.00/cwt | 165.00–165.00 | 614 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 410 | 179.00/cwt | 179.00–179.00 | 734 | 20 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 388 | 146.00/cwt | 146.00–146.00 | 566 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 382 | 163.00/cwt | 163.00–163.00 | 623 | 27 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 519 | 151.46/cwt | 145.00–156.00 | 786 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2Unweaned | — | 489 | 159.69/cwt | 159.00–166.00 | 781 | 38 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2Unweaned | — | 400 | 178.00/cwt | 178.00–178.00 | 712 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 718 | 131.00/cwt | 131.00–131.00 | 941 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 559 | 145.66/cwt | 141.00–148.00 | 814 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 566 | 156.41/cwt | 149.00–160.50 | 885 | 61 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 532 | 134.00/cwt | 134.00–134.00 | 713 | 6 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 978 | 97.00/cwt | 97.00–97.00 | 949 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 347 | 190.00/cwt | 190.00–190.00 | 659 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 740 | 134.17/cwt | 134.00–136.00 | 993 | 23 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 490 | 144.00/cwt | 144.00–144.00 | 706 | 5 |
Compared to two weeks ago: Yearling steers and heifers were too lightly tested to develop any market trend. Steer calves were too lightly tested either this week or 2 weeks ago to develop an accurate market trend, however lower undertones were noticed. Heifer calves sold mostly 2.00-5.00 higher in a narrow comparison. Quality this week was mostly plain to average and mostly offered in small to moderate size packages. Many odd and end cattle sold today as ranchers cleaned up supplies as this was the last sale of the year. Demand was moderate for mostly light to moderate offerings. Heifer demand was stronger than steer demand as buyers have started to purchase heifers to spay and run on grass. Market activity was mostly moderate. Weigh up cows sold on mostly moderate to good demand for moderate to heavy offerings. Packer buyers were much more active in purchasing cows for immediate harvest this week. Packers showed the best demand for boning and breaking cows this week. Packers also pressured feeding buyers as they purchased high quality cows suitable to feed to premium white. Slaughter cows sold mostly steady to 2.00 higher. Feeding cows sold generally steady. Cow quality this week was mostly average. Cows and bulls offered buyers mostly average to below average weigh up conditions this sale. Slaughter bulls sold mostly 1.00-2.00 higher. Two year old to young age cows sold on mostly moderate to good demand this sale. Quality was average. This class of cows sold sold generally steady to 3.00 higher.
| 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) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 3 | — | 1,502 | 850.00 | 850.00 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 4 | — | 1,531 | 900.00 | 900.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 20 | — | 1,042 | 55.00–78.00 | 69.28 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 103 | — | 988 | 64.00–90.00 | 79.88 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 4 | — | 801 | 63.00–77.50 | 72.50 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 6 | — | 1,125 | 52.00–69.50 | 65.57 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls — Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,255 | 79.00 | 79.00 |
| 5 | — | 1,501 | 65.00–74.00 | 68.64 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 2,115 | 79.50–83.00 | 81.31 |
| 5 | — | 2,136 | 82.00–86.00 | 84.91 |
| 23 | — | 1,766 | 61.00–77.00 | 71.10 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 23 | — | 1,154 | 30.00–38.50 | 35.06 |
| 15 | — | 1,280 | 49.50–54.00 | 50.09 |
| 37 | — | 1,217 | 38.00–47.00 | 43.90 |
| 1 | — | 1,250 | 59.00 | 59.00 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 110 | — | 1,383 | 50.50–61.00 | 53.67 |
| 36 | — | 1,316 | 43.00–49.00 | 48.44 |
| 4 | — | 1,453 | 62.00–62.50 | 62.25 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,602 | 52.00–58.00 | 54.18 |
| 3 | — | 1,642 | 61.00–64.00 | 62.78 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 15 | — | 1,608 | 48.00–58.50 | 56.05 |
| 4 | — | 1,595 | 61.00–63.00 | 62.49 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 72 | — | 1,174 | 39.00–48.50 | 45.73 |
| 37 | — | 1,232 | 48.50–55.00 | 51.48 |
| 7 | — | 1,146 | 59.50 | 59.50 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 39 | — | 1,493 | 50.00–59.00 | 53.54 |
| 13 | — | 1,497 | 60.00–60.75 | 60.70 |
| 45 | — | 1,417 | 42.00–48.50 | 47.50 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 977 | 39.00–44.00 | 40.61 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 30 | — | 435 | 159.50–160.00 | 159.78 |
| 4 | — | 894 | 127.00 | 127.00 |
| 31 | — | 518 | 144.50–148.00 | 147.32 |
| 12 | — | 323 | 165.00–176.50 | 170.49 |
| 7 | — | 463 | 159.00 | 159.00 |
| 13 | — | 553 | 140.00 | 140.00 |
| 36 | — | 630 | 132.00–135.50 | 133.38 |
| 27 | — | 382 | 163.00 | 163.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 346 | 167.50 | 167.50 |
| 7 | — | 486 | 152.00–153.00 | 152.42 |
| 21 | — | 579 | 135.00–137.00 | 136.91 |
| 6 | — | 711 | 124.00 | 124.00 |
| 7 | — | 521 | 149.00 | 149.00 |
| Heifers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 13 | — | 417 | 139.00 | 139.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 477 | 136.00 | 136.00 |
| 4 | — | 388 | 146.00 | 146.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 315 | 190.00–197.50 | 192.00 |
| 55 | — | 546 | 160.00 | 160.00 |
| 21 | — | 471 | 171.00–175.50 | 175.05 |
| 1 | — | 420 | 177.50 | 177.50 |
| 13 | — | 639 | 142.00–143.00 | 142.46 |
| 3 | — | 718 | 131.00 | 131.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 14 | — | 502 | 167.00–173.00 | 172.12 |
| 21 | — | 681 | 140.00–141.00 | 140.86 |
| 11 | — | 953 | 123.00 | 123.00 |
| 15 | — | 610 | 148.00–152.00 | 149.87 |
| 8 | — | 486 | 169.00 | 169.00 |
| 20 | — | 410 | 179.00 | 179.00 |
| 61 | — | 566 | 149.00–160.50 | 156.41 |
| 3 | — | 347 | 190.00 | 190.00 |
| 23 | — | 740 | 134.00–136.00 | 134.17 |
| Steers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 457 | 137.50 | 137.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 693 | 135.00 | 135.00 |
| 2 | — | 418 | 162.50–177.50 | 169.87 |
| 4 | — | 338 | 167.50 | 167.50 |
| 3 | — | 607 | 139.00 | 139.00 |
| 5 | — | 372 | 165.00 | 165.00 |
| 7 | — | 519 | 145.00–156.00 | 151.46 |
| 6 | — | 559 | 141.00–148.00 | 145.66 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 13 | — | 388 | 140.00 | 140.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 522 | 132.00 | 132.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 38 | — | 489 | 159.00–166.00 | 159.69 |
| 3 | — | 400 | 178.00 | 178.00 |
| Bulls — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 1,070 | 94.00–104.00 | 99.02 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 593 | 130.50 | 130.50 |
| 6 | — | 532 | 134.00 | 134.00 |
| 5 | — | 978 | 97.00 | 97.00 |
| 5 | — | 490 | 144.00 | 144.00 |