Compared to last week: Yearling steers were too lightly tested to develop any market trend. Yearling heifers sold with lower undertones in a narrow comparison. Steer and heifer calves were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however steers and heifers under 500 lbs sold with higher undertones and steers and heifers over 500 lbs sold with lower undertones. Demand was mostly light to moderate for light offerings. Not enough cattle were on offer for buyers to dig in and start loads. Most cattle were weaned this sale. The best demand continues to be for cattle suitable to run on grass and develop into yearlings. CME contracts have been volatile over the last few days and buyers showed some caution this sale as they bid on offerings. Market activity was slow to moderate. Weigh up cows sold on mostly light to moderate demand for moderate offerings. Packer buyers were reserved this sale and let feeding buyers purchase the majority of the cows on offer. Slaughter cows sold 2.00-4.00 lower on breaking cows, and mostly 1.00 lower on boning and lean cows. Feeding cows sold generally steady to weak. Cow quality this week was average to attractive. Weigh up conditions were mostly below average for buyers as most cows were very full. Slaughter bulls sold mostly 1.00-3.00 lower. Young age cows sold on mostly light demand this sale. Quality was average to attractive. Demand for rebreed cows has diminished as it is getting too late in the season for fall breeding programs. Additionally, higher grain prices makes this class less appealing to feed. Young age cows sold mostly 2.00-3.00 lower.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 598 | 144.09 | 861 | 187 |
| Medium 1 | 759 | 119.00 | 903 | 9thin |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 737 | 117.00 | 862 | 3thin |
| Large 1 | 1,048 | 107.50 | 1,127 | 18thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | High | 1,838 | 72.80 | 1,338 | 35 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Low | 1,588 | 53.65 | 852 | 23 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,427 | 51.46 | 734 | 210 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,203 | 45.71 | 550 | 227 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 689 | 136.50/cwt | 136.50–136.50 | 940 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 743 | 130.09/cwt | 129.00–135.00 | 967 | 9 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 569 | 133.45/cwt | 131.00–137.00 | 759 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 330 | 170.00/cwt | 170.00–170.00 | 561 | 70 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 704 | 123.00/cwt | 123.00–123.00 | 866 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 677 | 130.36/cwt | 123.00–132.50 | 883 | 13 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,206 | 43.00/cwt | 40.00–47.00 | 519 | 111 |
| Heifers | Large 1 | — | 1,048 | 107.50/cwt | 107.50–107.50 | 1,127 | 18 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,510 | 54.33/cwt | 53.00–55.00 | 820 | 5 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,525 | 39.50/cwt | 39.50–39.50 | 602 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,223 | 51.88/cwt | 47.50–55.00 | 634 | 62 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,719 | 50.23/cwt | 46.00–54.00 | 863 | 4 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,424 | 54.04/cwt | 49.50–57.00 | 770 | 137 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,044 | 66.91/cwt | 47.00–82.00 | 699 | 125 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,565 | 52.17/cwt | 47.50–54.00 | 816 | 11 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,209 | 975.00/cwt | 975.00–975.00 | 11,788 | 4 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,155 | 1,050.00/cwt | 1,050.00–1,050.00 | 12,128 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium 1 | — | 759 | 119.00/cwt | 119.00–119.00 | 903 | 9 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,625 | 57.00/cwt | 57.00–57.00 | 926 | 1 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 472 | 177.97/cwt | 176.00–180.00 | 840 | 18 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 737 | 117.00/cwt | 117.00–117.00 | 862 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 545 | 137.00/cwt | 137.00–137.00 | 747 | 3 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 960 | 47.00/cwt | 47.00–47.00 | 451 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 945 | 78.16/cwt | 75.50–90.00 | 739 | 35 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 423 | 189.00/cwt | 189.00–189.00 | 799 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 632 | 141.09/cwt | 139.00–143.50 | 892 | 15 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 608 | 128.00/cwt | 127.00–129.00 | 778 | 12 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 482 | 152.00/cwt | 152.00–152.00 | 733 | 11 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 426 | 154.00/cwt | 154.00–154.00 | 656 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 710 | 125.00/cwt | 125.00–125.00 | 888 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 867 | 121.50/cwt | 121.50–121.50 | 1,053 | 35 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 529 | 165.50/cwt | 165.50–165.50 | 875 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 934 | 121.50/cwt | 121.50–121.50 | 1,135 | 32 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,867 | 83.29/cwt | 83.00–83.50 | 1,555 | 3 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,044 | 77.48/cwt | 75.00–80.00 | 1,584 | 5 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,147 | 37.71/cwt | 33.00–39.00 | 433 | 12 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,425 | 46.35/cwt | 44.00–48.00 | 660 | 43 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,424 | 46.04/cwt | 41.50–48.50 | 656 | 23 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,797 | 70.77/cwt | 61.50–74.50 | 1,272 | 27 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,197 | 49.00/cwt | 49.00–49.00 | 587 | 3 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,220 | 59.00/cwt | 59.00–59.00 | 720 | 1 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,545 | 57.44/cwt | 57.00–58.50 | 887 | 7 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,179 | 45.45/cwt | 42.00–47.00 | 536 | 38 |
Compared to last week: Yearling steers were too lightly tested to develop any market trend. Yearling heifers sold with lower undertones in a narrow comparison. Steer and heifer calves were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however steers and heifers under 500 lbs sold with higher undertones and steers and heifers over 500 lbs sold with lower undertones. Demand was mostly light to moderate for light offerings. Not enough cattle were on offer for buyers to dig in and start loads. Most cattle were weaned this sale. The best demand continues to be for cattle suitable to run on grass and develop into yearlings. CME contracts have been volatile over the last few days and buyers showed some caution this sale as they bid on offerings. Market activity was slow to moderate. Weigh up cows sold on mostly light to moderate demand for moderate offerings. Packer buyers were reserved this sale and let feeding buyers purchase the majority of the cows on offer. Slaughter cows sold 2.00-4.00 lower on breaking cows, and mostly 1.00 lower on boning and lean cows. Feeding cows sold generally steady to weak. Cow quality this week was average to attractive. Weigh up conditions were mostly below average for buyers as most cows were very full. Slaughter bulls sold mostly 1.00-3.00 lower. Young age cows sold on mostly light demand this sale. Quality was average to attractive. Demand for rebreed cows has diminished as it is getting too late in the season for fall breeding programs. Additionally, higher grain prices makes this class less appealing to feed. Young age cows sold mostly 2.00-3.00 lower.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 689 | 136.50 | 136.50 |
| 9 | — | 743 | 129.00–135.00 | 130.09 |
| 18 | — | 472 | 176.00–180.00 | 177.97 |
| 4 | — | 423 | 189.00 | 189.00 |
| 15 | — | 632 | 139.00–143.50 | 141.09 |
| 8 | — | 529 | 165.50 | 165.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 710 | 125.00 | 125.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 569 | 131.00–137.00 | 133.45 |
| 13 | — | 677 | 123.00–132.50 | 130.36 |
| 3 | — | 545 | 137.00 | 137.00 |
| 12 | — | 608 | 127.00–129.00 | 128.00 |
| 11 | — | 482 | 152.00 | 152.00 |
| 6 | — | 426 | 154.00 | 154.00 |
| 35 | — | 867 | 121.50 | 121.50 |
| 32 | — | 934 | 121.50 | 121.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 70 | — | 330 | 170.00 | 170.00 |
| Heifers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 18 | — | 1,048 | 107.50 | 107.50 |
| Heifers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 759 | 119.00 | 119.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 737 | 117.00 | 117.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 704 | 123.00 | 123.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 111 | — | 1,206 | 40.00–47.00 | 43.00 |
| 12 | — | 1,147 | 33.00–39.00 | 37.71 |
| 3 | — | 1,197 | 49.00 | 49.00 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 1,510 | 53.00–55.00 | 54.33 |
| 2 | — | 1,525 | 39.50 | 39.50 |
| 23 | — | 1,424 | 41.50–48.50 | 46.04 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 62 | — | 1,223 | 47.50–55.00 | 51.88 |
| 1 | — | 1,220 | 59.00 | 59.00 |
| 38 | — | 1,179 | 42.00–47.00 | 45.45 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 1,719 | 46.00–54.00 | 50.23 |
| 7 | — | 1,545 | 57.00–58.50 | 57.44 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 137 | — | 1,424 | 49.50–57.00 | 54.04 |
| 43 | — | 1,425 | 44.00–48.00 | 46.35 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 11 | — | 1,565 | 47.50–54.00 | 52.17 |
| 1 | — | 1,625 | 57.00 | 57.00 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,867 | 83.00–83.50 | 83.29 |
| 5 | — | 2,044 | 75.00–80.00 | 77.48 |
| 27 | — | 1,797 | 61.50–74.50 | 70.77 |
| 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 | 125 | — | 1,044 | 47.00–82.00 | 66.91 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 35 | — | 945 | 75.50–90.00 | 78.16 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 960 | 47.00 | 47.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 4 | — | 1,209 | 975.00 | 975.00 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 3 | — | 1,155 | 1,050.00 | 1,050.00 |