Compared to last week: Feeder cattle were all too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however steady to higher undertones were noticed. Quality this sale was mostly plain to average in small packages, with many singles in the mix. Demand was mostly moderate on an active market. Most cattle were weaned this sale. CME feeder cattle positions have inched higher over the past week as grain prices slid slightly lower. Weigh up cows sold on mostly moderate to good demand for light to moderate offerings. Packer buyers showed stronger demand for slaughter classes this week. The cutter cow cutout has inched higher in recent days and packer demand for cows has followed. Slaughter cows sold mostly 2.00-3.00 higher on all classes. Feeding cows sold steady on a lower quality offering. Packers opted to send most cows to immediate slaughter this week. Cow quality this week was mostly plain to average and lower than last week. Weigh up conditions were below average this week with many full offerings seen throughout the day. Slaughter bulls sold mostly 3.00-5.00 higher as feeding buyers and packer buyers competed over offerings. Young age cows sold on mostly light demand this sale. Quality was mostly average. Young age cows sold mostly 5.00-8.00 lower.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 594 | 137.98 | 819 | 216 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 515 | 132.92 | 684 | 21 |
| Large 1 | 1,210 | 95.01 | 1,150 | 8thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | High | 1,950 | 84.00 | 1,638 | 25 |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75% | Average | 1,739 | 57.90 | 1,007 | 21 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,538 | 55.35 | 851 | 15 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | High | 1,428 | 51.36 | 734 | 99 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 1,197 | 47.85 | 573 | 166 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,234 | 51.10/cwt | 51.00–52.00 | 631 | 41 |
| Bulls | —Heavy Weight | — | 2,495 | 86.29/cwt | 84.00–90.00 | 2,153 | 3 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,059 | 93.57/cwt | 90.50–98.00 | 1,927 | 4 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 943 | 44.64/cwt | 35.00–48.50 | 421 | 7 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,325 | 59.00/cwt | 59.00–59.00 | 782 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,490 | 52.04/cwt | 51.00–52.50 | 775 | 4 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,207 | 49.29/cwt | 44.00–50.25 | 595 | 10 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,523 | 54.66/cwt | 54.50–55.50 | 832 | 6 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,476 | 55.67/cwt | 55.00–57.00 | 822 | 5 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,880 | 84.75/cwt | 83.25–89.50 | 1,593 | 5 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,192 | 52.18/cwt | 51.00–54.00 | 622 | 21 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,573 | 75.93/cwt | 73.00–78.50 | 1,194 | 2 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,884 | 83.94/cwt | 80.00–88.00 | 1,581 | 8 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,608 | 73.92/cwt | 71.00–78.00 | 1,189 | 2 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,205 | 72.00/cwt | 72.00–72.00 | 1,588 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,408 | 48.64/cwt | 46.50–51.00 | 685 | 21 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,434 | 52.78/cwt | 51.00–57.00 | 757 | 54 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 980 | 104.50/cwt | 103.50–106.00 | 1,024 | 10 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 640 | 130.58/cwt | 128.00–131.00 | 836 | 70 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 414 | 155.00/cwt | 155.00–155.00 | 642 | 22 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 457 | 180.00/cwt | 180.00–180.00 | 823 | 18 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 526 | 161.60/cwt | 160.00–165.00 | 850 | 27 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 842 | 122.00/cwt | 122.00–122.00 | 1,027 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 663 | 140.11/cwt | 136.00–143.00 | 929 | 16 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 878 | 109.00/cwt | 109.00–109.00 | 957 | 11 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 460 | 160.00/cwt | 160.00–160.00 | 736 | 18 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 412 | 184.00/cwt | 184.00–184.00 | 758 | 17 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 555 | 159.50/cwt | 159.00–161.00 | 885 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 675 | 124.50/cwt | 124.50–124.50 | 840 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 558 | 119.00/cwt | 119.00–119.00 | 664 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 460 | 165.00/cwt | 165.00–165.00 | 759 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 343 | 185.00/cwt | 185.00–185.00 | 635 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 524 | 150.20/cwt | 146.00–151.50 | 787 | 48 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 653 | 137.00/cwt | 137.00–137.00 | 895 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 570 | 151.00/cwt | 151.00–151.00 | 861 | 2 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 542 | 146.00/cwt | 146.00–146.00 | 791 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 391 | 182.00/cwt | 182.00–182.00 | 712 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 810 | 113.00/cwt | 113.00–113.00 | 915 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 567 | 134.00/cwt | 134.00–134.00 | 760 | 33 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 445 | 143.24/cwt | 140.00–151.00 | 637 | 10 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 602 | 129.00/cwt | 129.00–129.00 | 777 | 5 |
| Steers | Large 1-2 | — | 1,012 | 114.00/cwt | 114.00–114.00 | 1,154 | 3 |
| Heifers | Large 1 | — | 1,210 | 95.01/cwt | 94.00–98.00 | 1,150 | 8 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,094 | 93.73/cwt | 92.00–94.00 | 1,025 | 7 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 793 | 65.00/cwt | 65.00–65.00 | 515 | 6 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,022 | 64.79/cwt | 52.00–72.00 | 662 | 61 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 603 | 155.00/cwt | 155.00–155.00 | 935 | 7 |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75% | — | 1,739 | 57.90/cwt | 57.75–60.50 | 1,007 | 21 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,535 | 59.00/cwt | 59.00–59.00 | 906 | 2 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,427 | 49.79/cwt | 47.00–51.00 | 711 | 19 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,112 | 35.03/cwt | 33.00–42.00 | 390 | 15 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,738 | 53.00/cwt | 53.00–53.00 | 921 | 2 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,196 | 92.50/cwt | 92.50–92.50 | 1,106 | 4 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,218 | 47.52/cwt | 43.00–50.50 | 579 | 72 |
Compared to last week: Feeder cattle were all too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however steady to higher undertones were noticed. Quality this sale was mostly plain to average in small packages, with many singles in the mix. Demand was mostly moderate on an active market. Most cattle were weaned this sale. CME feeder cattle positions have inched higher over the past week as grain prices slid slightly lower. Weigh up cows sold on mostly moderate to good demand for light to moderate offerings. Packer buyers showed stronger demand for slaughter classes this week. The cutter cow cutout has inched higher in recent days and packer demand for cows has followed. Slaughter cows sold mostly 2.00-3.00 higher on all classes. Feeding cows sold steady on a lower quality offering. Packers opted to send most cows to immediate slaughter this week. Cow quality this week was mostly plain to average and lower than last week. Weigh up conditions were below average this week with many full offerings seen throughout the day. Slaughter bulls sold mostly 3.00-5.00 higher as feeding buyers and packer buyers competed over offerings. Young age cows sold on mostly light demand this sale. Quality was mostly average. Young age cows sold mostly 5.00-8.00 lower.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 41 | — | 1,234 | 51.00–52.00 | 51.10 |
| 15 | — | 1,112 | 33.00–42.00 | 35.03 |
| 72 | — | 1,218 | 43.00–50.50 | 47.52 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 943 | 35.00–48.50 | 44.64 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,325 | 59.00 | 59.00 |
| 4 | — | 1,490 | 51.00–52.50 | 52.04 |
| 21 | — | 1,408 | 46.50–51.00 | 48.64 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 1,207 | 44.00–50.25 | 49.29 |
| 21 | — | 1,192 | 51.00–54.00 | 52.18 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 1,523 | 54.50–55.50 | 54.66 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 1,476 | 55.00–57.00 | 55.67 |
| 2 | — | 1,535 | 59.00 | 59.00 |
| 2 | — | 1,738 | 53.00 | 53.00 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 54 | — | 1,434 | 51.00–57.00 | 52.78 |
| 19 | — | 1,427 | 47.00–51.00 | 49.79 |
| Cows — Premium White 65-75%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 21 | — | 1,739 | 57.75–60.50 | 57.90 |
| Bulls — Heavy Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 2,495 | 84.00–90.00 | 86.29 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 2,059 | 90.50–98.00 | 93.57 |
| 2 | — | 1,573 | 73.00–78.50 | 75.93 |
| 8 | — | 1,884 | 80.00–88.00 | 83.94 |
| 1 | — | 2,205 | 72.00 | 72.00 |
| Bulls — Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 1,880 | 83.25–89.50 | 84.75 |
| 2 | — | 1,608 | 71.00–78.00 | 73.92 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 980 | 103.50–106.00 | 104.50 |
| 70 | — | 640 | 128.00–131.00 | 130.58 |
| 22 | — | 414 | 155.00 | 155.00 |
| 11 | — | 878 | 109.00 | 109.00 |
| 18 | — | 460 | 160.00 | 160.00 |
| 4 | — | 675 | 124.50 | 124.50 |
| 48 | — | 524 | 146.00–151.50 | 150.20 |
| 33 | — | 567 | 134.00 | 134.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 558 | 119.00 | 119.00 |
| 10 | — | 445 | 140.00–151.00 | 143.24 |
| 5 | — | 602 | 129.00 | 129.00 |
| Heifers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 1,210 | 94.00–98.00 | 95.01 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 18 | — | 457 | 180.00 | 180.00 |
| 27 | — | 526 | 160.00–165.00 | 161.60 |
| 16 | — | 663 | 136.00–143.00 | 140.11 |
| 17 | — | 412 | 184.00 | 184.00 |
| 4 | — | 555 | 159.00–161.00 | 159.50 |
| 4 | — | 343 | 185.00 | 185.00 |
| 4 | — | 391 | 182.00 | 182.00 |
| 7 | — | 603 | 155.00 | 155.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 460 | 165.00 | 165.00 |
| 2 | — | 653 | 137.00 | 137.00 |
| 2 | — | 570 | 151.00 | 151.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 810 | 113.00 | 113.00 |
| Steers — Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,012 | 114.00 | 114.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 842 | 122.00 | 122.00 |
| 3 | — | 542 | 146.00 | 146.00 |
| Bulls — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 1,196 | 92.50 | 92.50 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 7 | — | 1,094 | 92.00–94.00 | 93.73 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 61 | — | 1,022 | 52.00–72.00 | 64.79 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 6 | — | 793 | 65.00 | 65.00 |