Compared to last sale(12-14-22): Feeder cattle were too lightly tested either this sale or last to develop any market trend, steady to higher undertones were noticed. Feeder cattle quality was mostly plain to average this sale. Most calves were offered in small groups or as singles. Demand was mostly light to moderate for light offerings. Market activity was slow to moderate. A good buyer pool was on hand for todays light sale. Weigh up cows sold on mostly moderate to good demand and moderate offerings. Packers showed mostly good demand for slaughter cows this week as snowy conditions in the upper plains has limited the available supplies of cows for immediate harvest. Slaughter cows sold mostly 4.00-5.00 higher on breaking and boning cows. Lean cows saw the largest advancement selling 7.00-9.00 higher. Feeding cows sold 2.00-3.00 higher. Slaughter bulls sold mostly 7.00-9.00 higher. Weigh up conditions were mostly average to below average this sale. Bulls were particularly full today. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold steady to 5.00 higher in a narrow comparison.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 552 | 173.25 | 956 | 43 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 550 | 164.01 | 902 | 39 |
| Medium 1 | 734 | 148.00 | 1,086 | 11thin |
| Medium 1-2 | 531 | 135.00 | 717 | 11thin |
| Medium 2 | 503 | 106.66 | 536 | 10thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,812 | 94.63 | 1,714 | 63 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Low | 1,752 | 72.33 | 1,267 | 15 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,400 | 68.05 | 953 | 172 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 1,179 | 60.32 | 711 | 210 |
| Class | Stage | Age | Avg wt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,182 | $1,250 | 5 |
| Bred Cows | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1,222 | $1,100 | 5 |
| Bred Cows | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 1,214 | $900 | 6 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,182 | 1,250.00/head | 1,250.00–1,250.00 | 1,250 | 5 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,222 | 1,100.00/head | 1,100.00–1,100.00 | 1,100 | 5 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,214 | 900.00/head | 900.00–900.00 | 900 | 6 |
| Heifers | Medium 2 | — | 515 | 105.82/cwt | 100.00–115.00 | 545 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 578 | 164.57/cwt | 155.00–166.00 | 951 | 22 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 359 | 190.00/cwt | 190.00–190.00 | 682 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 358 | 186.00/cwt | 186.00–186.00 | 666 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 445 | 174.00/cwt | 174.00–174.00 | 774 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 503 | 154.00/cwt | 154.00–154.00 | 775 | 6 |
| Heifers | Medium 1-2 | — | 531 | 135.00/cwt | 135.00–135.00 | 717 | 11 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 469 | 177.50/cwt | 177.50–177.50 | 832 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium 2 | — | 455 | 110.00/cwt | 110.00–110.00 | 501 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium 1 | — | 734 | 148.00/cwt | 148.00–148.00 | 1,086 | 11 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 657 | 164.97/cwt | 162.00–169.00 | 1,084 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 677 | 152.00/cwt | 152.00–152.00 | 1,029 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 401 | 245.00/cwt | 245.00–245.00 | 982 | 10 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 764 | 165.00/cwt | 165.00–165.00 | 1,261 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 673 | 169.00/cwt | 169.00–169.00 | 1,137 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 337 | 225.00/cwt | 225.00–225.00 | 758 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 710 | 165.00/cwt | 165.00–165.00 | 1,172 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 368 | 257.00/cwt | 257.00–257.00 | 946 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 386 | 230.00/cwt | 230.00–230.00 | 888 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 618 | 174.00/cwt | 174.00–174.00 | 1,075 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 463 | 230.85/cwt | 220.00–234.00 | 1,069 | 23 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 580 | 175.00/cwt | 175.00–175.00 | 1,015 | 1 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 627 | 167.36/cwt | 165.00–171.00 | 1,049 | 19 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 628 | 163.44/cwt | 160.00–167.00 | 1,026 | 4 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 758 | 149.00/cwt | 149.00–149.00 | 1,129 | 2 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2 | — | 465 | 172.00/cwt | 172.00–172.00 | 800 | 3 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2Full | — | 613 | 152.00/cwt | 152.00–152.00 | 932 | 2 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 920 | 86.00/cwt | 86.00–86.00 | 791 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2Thin Fleshed | — | 882 | 64.39/cwt | 57.00–80.00 | 568 | 3 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 936 | 99.35/cwt | 86.00–107.00 | 930 | 76 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 895 | 80.00/cwt | 80.00–80.00 | 716 | 2 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,144 | 69.12/cwt | 61.50–86.00 | 791 | 39 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,045 | 57.00/cwt | 57.00–57.00 | 596 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,074 | 59.00/cwt | 59.00–59.00 | 634 | 7 |
| Bulls | —Natural | — | 1,800 | 90.33/cwt | 85.00–94.00 | 1,626 | 7 |
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 1,245 | 76.00/cwt | 76.00–76.00 | 946 | 1 |
| Bulls | —Natural | — | 1,901 | 97.75/cwt | 95.00–101.00 | 1,858 | 21 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,836 | 96.52/cwt | 92.00–101.00 | 1,772 | 17 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,973 | 103.75/cwt | 103.00–104.50 | 2,047 | 5 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,608 | 86.77/cwt | 82.00–91.00 | 1,395 | 12 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,461 | 70.92/cwt | 67.00–74.00 | 1,036 | 22 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,560 | 78.69/cwt | 77.00–79.50 | 1,228 | 3 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,425 | 63.13/cwt | 59.00–66.00 | 900 | 12 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,757 | 71.45/cwt | 68.00–73.50 | 1,255 | 12 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,715 | 75.30/cwt | 74.00–76.50 | 1,291 | 2 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,765 | 77.00/cwt | 77.00–77.00 | 1,359 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,205 | 63.16/cwt | 62.00–65.50 | 761 | 69 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,190 | 71.00/cwt | 71.00–71.00 | 845 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,203 | 60.10/cwt | 52.00–62.00 | 723 | 75 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,179 | 41.89/cwt | 41.00–44.00 | 494 | 3 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 990 | 54.99/cwt | 53.00–57.00 | 544 | 2 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,393 | 65.22/cwt | 62.00–67.00 | 909 | 23 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,383 | 68.31/cwt | 67.25–76.00 | 945 | 112 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,238 | 66.07/cwt | 63.00–68.00 | 818 | 19 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,108 | 59.05/cwt | 54.00–61.00 | 654 | 25 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,197 | 71.00/cwt | 71.00–71.00 | 850 | 3 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 971 | 42.26/cwt | 37.50–48.00 | 410 | 13 |
Compared to last sale(12-14-22): Feeder cattle were too lightly tested either this sale or last to develop any market trend, steady to higher undertones were noticed. Feeder cattle quality was mostly plain to average this sale. Most calves were offered in small groups or as singles. Demand was mostly light to moderate for light offerings. Market activity was slow to moderate. A good buyer pool was on hand for todays light sale. Weigh up cows sold on mostly moderate to good demand and moderate offerings. Packers showed mostly good demand for slaughter cows this week as snowy conditions in the upper plains has limited the available supplies of cows for immediate harvest. Slaughter cows sold mostly 4.00-5.00 higher on breaking and boning cows. Lean cows saw the largest advancement selling 7.00-9.00 higher. Feeding cows sold 2.00-3.00 higher. Slaughter bulls sold mostly 7.00-9.00 higher. Weigh up conditions were mostly average to below average this sale. Bulls were particularly full today. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold steady to 5.00 higher in a narrow comparison.
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 5 | — | 1,182 | 1,250.00 | 1,250.00 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 5 | — | 1,222 | 1,100.00 | 1,100.00 |
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 6 | — | 1,214 | 900.00 | 900.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 920 | 86.00 | 86.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 882 | 57.00–80.00 | 64.39 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 76 | — | 936 | 86.00–107.00 | 99.35 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 39 | — | 1,144 | 61.50–86.00 | 69.12 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 7 | — | 1,074 | 59.00 | 59.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 2 | — | 895 | 80.00 | 80.00 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 1,045 | 57.00 | 57.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 515 | 100.00–115.00 | 105.82 |
| 2 | — | 455 | 110.00 | 110.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 22 | — | 578 | 155.00–166.00 | 164.57 |
| 4 | — | 358 | 186.00 | 186.00 |
| 2 | — | 445 | 174.00 | 174.00 |
| 6 | — | 503 | 154.00 | 154.00 |
| 5 | — | 677 | 152.00 | 152.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 359 | 190.00 | 190.00 |
| 8 | — | 469 | 177.50 | 177.50 |
| 7 | — | 657 | 162.00–169.00 | 164.97 |
| 1 | — | 580 | 175.00 | 175.00 |
| 19 | — | 627 | 165.00–171.00 | 167.36 |
| Heifers — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 11 | — | 531 | 135.00 | 135.00 |
| Heifers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 11 | — | 734 | 148.00 | 148.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 401 | 245.00 | 245.00 |
| 6 | — | 368 | 257.00 | 257.00 |
| 23 | — | 463 | 220.00–234.00 | 230.85 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 764 | 165.00 | 165.00 |
| 2 | — | 673 | 169.00 | 169.00 |
| 3 | — | 337 | 225.00 | 225.00 |
| 2 | — | 710 | 165.00 | 165.00 |
| 4 | — | 386 | 230.00 | 230.00 |
| 2 | — | 618 | 174.00 | 174.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 628 | 160.00–167.00 | 163.44 |
| 2 | — | 758 | 149.00 | 149.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 465 | 172.00 | 172.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2 · Full$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 613 | 152.00 | 152.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls — Natural$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 1,800 | 85.00–94.00 | 90.33 |
| 21 | — | 1,901 | 95.00–101.00 | 97.75 |
| Bulls — Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,245 | 76.00 | 76.00 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 17 | — | 1,836 | 92.00–101.00 | 96.52 |
| 5 | — | 1,973 | 103.00–104.50 | 103.75 |
| 12 | — | 1,608 | 82.00–91.00 | 86.77 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 22 | — | 1,461 | 67.00–74.00 | 70.92 |
| 3 | — | 1,560 | 77.00–79.50 | 78.69 |
| 12 | — | 1,425 | 59.00–66.00 | 63.13 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 12 | — | 1,757 | 68.00–73.50 | 71.45 |
| 2 | — | 1,715 | 74.00–76.50 | 75.30 |
| 1 | — | 1,765 | 77.00 | 77.00 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 69 | — | 1,205 | 62.00–65.50 | 63.16 |
| 1 | — | 1,190 | 71.00 | 71.00 |
| 75 | — | 1,203 | 52.00–62.00 | 60.10 |
| 3 | — | 1,179 | 41.00–44.00 | 41.89 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 990 | 53.00–57.00 | 54.99 |
| 13 | — | 971 | 37.50–48.00 | 42.26 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 23 | — | 1,393 | 62.00–67.00 | 65.22 |
| 112 | — | 1,383 | 67.25–76.00 | 68.31 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 19 | — | 1,238 | 63.00–68.00 | 66.07 |
| 25 | — | 1,108 | 54.00–61.00 | 59.05 |
| 3 | — | 1,197 | 71.00 | 71.00 |