Compared to last week: Feeder cattle were too lightly tested last week due to develop an accurate market trend, steady undertones were noticed on steers and heifers. Demand for feeders was mostly good for light offerings. Quality this week was mostly plain to average, with a limited number of attractive consignments. CME positions sold off the last few trading secessions as outside equities weigh on the market. However, demand for feeder cattle remains strong despite buyers having to piece together loads. Market activity was mostly active again this week. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good demand for light offerings. Slaughter cows sold generally steady to firm on all offerings. Cows started off with a weak undertone but strengthened as the sale progressed. Packer buyers opted to send a few set of cows to feed again this week. Feeding cows sold steady to firm on an attractive offering. Cow quality was mostly average to attractive this week. Weigh up conditions were mixed. Slaughter bulls were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, higher undertones were noticed. Bull quality continues to see huge variation. Many bulls are thin and light. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold on mostly good demand. Buyers showed the best demand for high quality cows suitable to rebreed. Young offerings sold mostly 4.00-8.00 higher.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 558 | 209.92 | 1,171 | 110 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 486 | 205.83 | 1,001 | 12thin |
| Medium 1 | 598 | 192.00 | 1,148 | 2thin |
| Medium and Large 2 | 400 | 170.00 | 680 | 3thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | High | 1,751 | 102.13 | 1,788 | 37 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,641 | 92.78 | 1,522 | 36 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | High | 1,443 | 90.70 | 1,309 | 115 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 1,216 | 83.09 | 1,010 | 124 |
| Class | Stage | Age | Avg wt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 1,279 | $1,600 | 4thin |
| Bred Cows | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | Young (2-4 yrs) | 978 | $1,395 | 6 |
| Bred Cows | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1,313 | $1,350 | 2thin |
| Bred Cows | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 1,379 | $1,342 | 6 |
| Bred Cows | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 977 | $1,325 | 3thin |
| Bred Cows | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 1,355 | $1,175 | 2thin |
| Bred Cows | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | Aged (>8 yrs) | 1,328 | $1,104 | 5 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 515 | 200.00/cwt | 200.00–200.00 | 1,030 | 10 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 623 | 208.27/cwt | 205.00–209.00 | 1,298 | 11 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 500 | 223.00/cwt | 223.00–223.00 | 1,115 | 16 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 721 | 187.43/cwt | 185.00–192.50 | 1,351 | 6 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 775 | 165.00/cwt | 165.00–165.00 | 1,279 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 851 | 175.00/cwt | 175.00–175.00 | 1,489 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 686 | 186.56/cwt | 185.00–189.00 | 1,280 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 476 | 227.50/cwt | 227.50–227.50 | 1,083 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 386 | 235.41/cwt | 230.00–237.00 | 909 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 400 | 217.50/cwt | 217.50–217.50 | 870 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 500 | 218.00/cwt | 218.00–218.00 | 1,090 | 20 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 519 | 270.00/cwt | 270.00–270.00 | 1,401 | 13 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 2Unweaned | — | 400 | 170.00/cwt | 170.00–170.00 | 680 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium 1 | — | 598 | 192.00/cwt | 192.00–192.00 | 1,148 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 733 | 181.30/cwt | 177.00–183.00 | 1,329 | 14 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 457 | 267.50/cwt | 267.50–267.50 | 1,222 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 816 | 180.00/cwt | 180.00–180.00 | 1,469 | 19 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 343 | 280.00/cwt | 280.00–280.00 | 960 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 580 | 253.00/cwt | 253.00–253.00 | 1,467 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 996 | 162.00/cwt | 162.00–162.00 | 1,614 | 17 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 343 | 235.00/cwt | 235.00–235.00 | 806 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 419 | 280.00/cwt | 280.00–280.00 | 1,173 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 627 | 220.88/cwt | 220.00–222.50 | 1,385 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 583 | 242.92/cwt | 242.00–245.00 | 1,416 | 31 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 466 | 275.00/cwt | 275.00–275.00 | 1,282 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 423 | 275.00/cwt | 275.00–275.00 | 1,163 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium 1-2 | — | 359 | 252.50/cwt | 252.50–252.50 | 906 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 625 | 235.00/cwt | 235.00–235.00 | 1,469 | 8 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 876 | 168.50/cwt | 168.50–168.50 | 1,476 | 11 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 465 | 235.00/cwt | 235.00–235.00 | 1,093 | 2 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,003 | 148.00/cwt | 148.00–148.00 | 1,484 | 5 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 383 | 275.00/cwt | 275.00–275.00 | 1,053 | 2 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 515 | 242.50/cwt | 242.50–242.50 | 1,249 | 2 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 567 | 215.00/cwt | 215.00–215.00 | 1,219 | 3 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,188 | 86.60/cwt | 85.00–88.00 | 1,029 | 9 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,559 | 93.86/cwt | 91.00–96.00 | 1,463 | 12 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,225 | 94.75/cwt | 93.00–97.00 | 1,161 | 5 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,267 | 87.13/cwt | 84.00–92.50 | 1,104 | 39 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,640 | 90.49/cwt | 85.00–92.50 | 1,484 | 10 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,035 | 130.07/cwt | 127.00–134.00 | 2,647 | 6 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,731 | 93.74/cwt | 92.00–96.00 | 1,623 | 12 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,484 | 97.64/cwt | 96.00–103.00 | 1,449 | 10 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,430 | 91.30/cwt | 86.50–95.50 | 1,306 | 72 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,129 | 78.40/cwt | 71.00–86.00 | 885 | 24 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,473 | 84.68/cwt | 80.00–87.50 | 1,247 | 18 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,235 | 80.55/cwt | 74.00–85.50 | 995 | 45 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 860 | 65.00/cwt | 65.00–65.00 | 559 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 975 | 81.00/cwt | 81.00–81.00 | 790 | 1 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,580 | 87.00/cwt | 87.00–87.00 | 1,375 | 1 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,605 | 97.00/cwt | 97.00–97.00 | 1,557 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,473 | 96.50/cwt | 96.50–96.50 | 1,421 | 2 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,433 | 85.58/cwt | 81.00–88.00 | 1,226 | 6 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,443 | 92.85/cwt | 90.00–94.00 | 1,340 | 7 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,723 | 94.69/cwt | 85.00–103.00 | 1,632 | 24 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,861 | 118.72/cwt | 118.00–119.00 | 2,209 | 4 |
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 1,262 | 83.60/cwt | 83.00–85.00 | 1,055 | 3 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,446 | 1,350.00/head | 1,350.00–1,350.00 | 1,350 | 4 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,279 | 1,600.00/head | 1,600.00–1,600.00 | 1,600 | 4 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 978 | 1,394.58/head | 1,325.00–1,410.00 | 1,395 | 6 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,104 | 99.70/cwt | 86.00–120.00 | 1,101 | 94 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 865 | 131.00/cwt | 131.00–131.00 | 1,133 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,006 | 86.43/cwt | 82.00–87.00 | 869 | 10 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,119 | 130.59/cwt | 113.00–141.50 | 1,461 | 35 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,313 | 1,350.00/head | 1,350.00–1,350.00 | 1,350 | 2 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,245 | 1,325.00/head | 1,325.00–1,325.00 | 1,325 | 2 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 977 | 1,325.00/head | 1,325.00–1,325.00 | 1,325 | 3 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,355 | 1,175.00/head | 1,175.00–1,175.00 | 1,175 | 2 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2Broken Mouth | — | 1,328 | 1,104.40/head | 1,075.00–1,125.00 | 1,104 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 550 | 209.00/cwt | 209.00–209.00 | 1,150 | 33 |
Compared to last week: Feeder cattle were too lightly tested last week due to develop an accurate market trend, steady undertones were noticed on steers and heifers. Demand for feeders was mostly good for light offerings. Quality this week was mostly plain to average, with a limited number of attractive consignments. CME positions sold off the last few trading secessions as outside equities weigh on the market. However, demand for feeder cattle remains strong despite buyers having to piece together loads. Market activity was mostly active again this week. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good demand for light offerings. Slaughter cows sold generally steady to firm on all offerings. Cows started off with a weak undertone but strengthened as the sale progressed. Packer buyers opted to send a few set of cows to feed again this week. Feeding cows sold steady to firm on an attractive offering. Cow quality was mostly average to attractive this week. Weigh up conditions were mixed. Slaughter bulls were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, higher undertones were noticed. Bull quality continues to see huge variation. Many bulls are thin and light. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold on mostly good demand. Buyers showed the best demand for high quality cows suitable to rebreed. Young offerings sold mostly 4.00-8.00 higher.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 515 | 200.00 | 200.00 |
| 2 | — | 343 | 235.00 | 235.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 11 | — | 623 | 205.00–209.00 | 208.27 |
| 16 | — | 500 | 223.00 | 223.00 |
| 5 | — | 686 | 185.00–189.00 | 186.56 |
| 4 | — | 476 | 227.50 | 227.50 |
| 4 | — | 386 | 230.00–237.00 | 235.41 |
| 14 | — | 733 | 177.00–183.00 | 181.30 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 400 | 217.50 | 217.50 |
| 20 | — | 500 | 218.00 | 218.00 |
| 33 | — | 550 | 209.00 | 209.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 400 | 170.00 | 170.00 |
| Heifers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 598 | 192.00 | 192.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 721 | 185.00–192.50 | 187.43 |
| 11 | — | 876 | 168.50 | 168.50 |
| 3 | — | 567 | 215.00 | 215.00 |
| Bulls — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 775 | 165.00 | 165.00 |
| 5 | — | 1,003 | 148.00 | 148.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 465 | 235.00 | 235.00 |
| 2 | — | 383 | 275.00 | 275.00 |
| 2 | — | 515 | 242.50 | 242.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 851 | 175.00 | 175.00 |
| 13 | — | 519 | 270.00 | 270.00 |
| 19 | — | 816 | 180.00 | 180.00 |
| 3 | — | 580 | 253.00 | 253.00 |
| 4 | — | 419 | 280.00 | 280.00 |
| 4 | — | 466 | 275.00 | 275.00 |
| 8 | — | 625 | 235.00 | 235.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 457 | 267.50 | 267.50 |
| 31 | — | 583 | 242.00–245.00 | 242.92 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 343 | 280.00 | 280.00 |
| 4 | — | 627 | 220.00–222.50 | 220.88 |
| 2 | — | 423 | 275.00 | 275.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 17 | — | 996 | 162.00 | 162.00 |
| Steers — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 359 | 252.50 | 252.50 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 1,188 | 85.00–88.00 | 86.60 |
| 45 | — | 1,235 | 74.00–85.50 | 80.55 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 12 | — | 1,559 | 91.00–96.00 | 93.86 |
| 1 | — | 1,580 | 87.00 | 87.00 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 1,225 | 93.00–97.00 | 94.75 |
| 39 | — | 1,267 | 84.00–92.50 | 87.13 |
| 24 | — | 1,129 | 71.00–86.00 | 78.40 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 1,640 | 85.00–92.50 | 90.49 |
| 12 | — | 1,731 | 92.00–96.00 | 93.74 |
| 1 | — | 1,605 | 97.00 | 97.00 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 1,484 | 96.00–103.00 | 97.64 |
| 72 | — | 1,430 | 86.50–95.50 | 91.30 |
| 18 | — | 1,473 | 80.00–87.50 | 84.68 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 860 | 65.00 | 65.00 |
| 1 | — | 975 | 81.00 | 81.00 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,473 | 96.50 | 96.50 |
| 6 | — | 1,433 | 81.00–88.00 | 85.58 |
| 7 | — | 1,443 | 90.00–94.00 | 92.85 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 2,035 | 127.00–134.00 | 130.07 |
| 24 | — | 1,723 | 85.00–103.00 | 94.69 |
| 4 | — | 1,861 | 118.00–119.00 | 118.72 |
| Bulls — Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,262 | 83.00–85.00 | 83.60 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 4 | — | 1,446 | 1,350.00 | 1,350.00 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 4 | — | 1,279 | 1,600.00 | 1,600.00 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 2 | — | 1,313 | 1,350.00 | 1,350.00 |
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 2 | — | 1,355 | 1,175.00 | 1,175.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 6 | — | 978 | 1,325.00–1,410.00 | 1,394.58 |
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 2 | — | 1,245 | 1,325.00 | 1,325.00 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 3 | — | 977 | 1,325.00 | 1,325.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2 · Broken Mouth$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 5 | — | 1,328 | 1,075.00–1,125.00 | 1,104.40 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 94 | — | 1,104 | 86.00–120.00 | 99.70 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 35 | — | 1,119 | 113.00–141.50 | 130.59 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 865 | 131.00 | 131.00 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 10 | — | 1,006 | 82.00–87.00 | 86.43 |