Compared to last week: Feeder cattle were too lightly tested last week and this week to develop an accurate market trend, steady undertones were noticed on all feeders on offer. Demand for feeders was mostly good for light offerings. Quality this week was mostly plain to average and buyers were selective as they picked through offerings. Most cattle were sold in small packages or as singles. Market activity was mostly moderate to active. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good demand for moderate offerings. Slaughter cows sold generally steady on all offerings. Demand improved as the sale progressed. Quality this week was average to attractive. Weigh up conditions were average to attractive to buyers, however weigh conditions were not as attractive to buyers this week as they were last week. Packer buyers opted to send a few set of cows to feed again this week. Feeding cows sold steady on an attractive offering. Slaughter bulls sold generally steady in a narrow comparison. Bull quality overall was not as attractive today as last sale. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold on mostly good demand. Buyers showed the best demand for high quality cows which had lost calves. Young offerings sold generally steady.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 504 | 243.00 | 1,226 | 10thin |
| Medium and Large 1 | 615 | 233.19 | 1,434 | 106 |
| Small and Medium 2-3 | 478 | 124.50 | 595 | 10thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,679 | 103.80 | 1,743 | 16 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,641 | 93.74 | 1,539 | 41 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,418 | 92.26 | 1,308 | 123 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 1,188 | 84.95 | 1,009 | 136 |
| Class | Stage | Age | Avg wt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,247 | $1,632 | 19 |
| Bred Cows | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1,458 | $1,450 | 4thin |
| Bred Cows | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | Aged (>8 yrs) | 1,430 | $1,325 | 6 |
| Bred Heifers | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | (<2 yrs) | 979 | $1,425 | 12 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Open | Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,052 | $2,000 | 9 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows | Medium 1 | — | 1,155 | 1,627.19/head | 1,400.00–1,675.00 | 1,627 | 15 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1Broken Mouth | — | 1,430 | 1,325.00/head | 1,325.00–1,325.00 | 1,325 | 6 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium 1 | — | 1,052 | 2,000.00/head | 2,000.00–2,000.00 | 2,000 | 9 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 973 | 168.00/cwt | 168.00–168.00 | 1,635 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 671 | 186.24/cwt | 184.00–187.00 | 1,250 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium 2 | — | 515 | 185.00/cwt | 185.00–185.00 | 953 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 403 | 252.50/cwt | 252.50–252.50 | 1,018 | 6 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 438 | 231.00/cwt | 231.00–231.00 | 1,012 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 640 | 200.00/cwt | 200.00–200.00 | 1,280 | 2 |
| Steers | Small and Medium 2-3 | — | 378 | 155.00/cwt | 155.00–155.00 | 586 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 587 | 248.00/cwt | 248.00–248.00 | 1,456 | 24 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 484 | 230.00/cwt | 230.00–230.00 | 1,113 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2Unweaned | — | 411 | 255.00/cwt | 255.00–255.00 | 1,048 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 457 | 265.00/cwt | 265.00–265.00 | 1,211 | 16 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 679 | 216.58/cwt | 211.00–221.00 | 1,471 | 12 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 576 | 228.00/cwt | 228.00–228.00 | 1,313 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 548 | 249.00/cwt | 249.00–249.00 | 1,365 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 576 | 205.82/cwt | 203.00–212.00 | 1,186 | 13 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 448 | 275.00/cwt | 275.00–275.00 | 1,232 | 2 |
| Steers | Small and Medium 2-3 | — | 459 | 120.00/cwt | 120.00–120.00 | 551 | 4 |
| Steers | Small and Medium 2-3 | — | 603 | 100.00/cwt | 100.00–100.00 | 603 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 519 | 253.22/cwt | 250.00–255.00 | 1,314 | 26 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 797 | 186.48/cwt | 185.00–187.00 | 1,486 | 23 |
| Heifers | Medium 1 | — | 743 | 167.00/cwt | 167.00–167.00 | 1,241 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium 1 | — | 538 | 206.00/cwt | 206.00–206.00 | 1,108 | 3 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 928 | 147.00/cwt | 147.00–147.00 | 1,364 | 2 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 985 | 140.00/cwt | 140.00–140.00 | 1,379 | 1 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 830 | 162.50/cwt | 162.50–162.50 | 1,349 | 1 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 648 | 209.00/cwt | 209.00–209.00 | 1,354 | 8 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,230 | 88.59/cwt | 85.00–94.00 | 1,090 | 76 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,148 | 67.74/cwt | 66.00–70.50 | 778 | 3 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,156 | 79.32/cwt | 72.00–84.00 | 917 | 44 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,240 | 95.68/cwt | 95.00–97.00 | 1,186 | 3 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,620 | 94.87/cwt | 94.00–97.50 | 1,537 | 29 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,145 | 85.63/cwt | 85.00–87.00 | 980 | 3 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Heavy Weight | — | 2,010 | 92.00/cwt | 92.00–92.00 | 1,849 | 2 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,613 | 89.96/cwt | 88.00–90.50 | 1,451 | 9 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,775 | 98.50/cwt | 98.50–98.50 | 1,748 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,400 | 92.29/cwt | 87.00–96.00 | 1,292 | 55 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,476 | 98.62/cwt | 96.75–104.50 | 1,456 | 13 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,602 | 98.53/cwt | 87.00–105.00 | 1,578 | 10 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,417 | 84.90/cwt | 81.00–87.00 | 1,203 | 9 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,423 | 91.88/cwt | 88.00–96.00 | 1,307 | 46 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 890 | 92.50/cwt | 92.50–92.50 | 823 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 956 | 81.84/cwt | 81.00–82.00 | 782 | 6 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,065 | 139.00/cwt | 139.00–139.00 | 2,870 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,871 | 112.88/cwt | 107.00–119.00 | 2,112 | 4 |
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 1,295 | 85.00/cwt | 85.00–85.00 | 1,101 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 972 | 140.90/cwt | 120.00–163.00 | 1,370 | 55 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,132 | 104.79/cwt | 90.00–124.00 | 1,186 | 51 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 876 | 126.67/cwt | 108.00–140.00 | 1,110 | 9 |
| Stock Cows | Medium 1 | — | 930 | 139.00/cwt | 139.00–139.00 | 1,293 | 3 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 795 | 121.00/cwt | 121.00–121.00 | 962 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1Fancy | — | 1,435 | 140.00/cwt | 140.00–140.00 | 2,009 | 1 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,591 | 1,650.00/head | 1,650.00–1,650.00 | 1,650 | 4 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 939 | 93.72/cwt | 84.00–106.00 | 880 | 9 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium 1 | — | 966 | 1,450.00/head | 1,450.00–1,450.00 | 1,450 | 8 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2Non-Legible BANGS | — | 1,005 | 1,375.00/head | 1,375.00–1,375.00 | 1,375 | 4 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,458 | 1,450.00/head | 1,450.00–1,450.00 | 1,450 | 4 |
Compared to last week: Feeder cattle were too lightly tested last week and this week to develop an accurate market trend, steady undertones were noticed on all feeders on offer. Demand for feeders was mostly good for light offerings. Quality this week was mostly plain to average and buyers were selective as they picked through offerings. Most cattle were sold in small packages or as singles. Market activity was mostly moderate to active. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good demand for moderate offerings. Slaughter cows sold generally steady on all offerings. Demand improved as the sale progressed. Quality this week was average to attractive. Weigh up conditions were average to attractive to buyers, however weigh conditions were not as attractive to buyers this week as they were last week. Packer buyers opted to send a few set of cows to feed again this week. Feeding cows sold steady on an attractive offering. Slaughter bulls sold generally steady in a narrow comparison. Bull quality overall was not as attractive today as last sale. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold on mostly good demand. Buyers showed the best demand for high quality cows which had lost calves. Young offerings sold generally steady.
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows — Medium 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 15 | — | 1,155 | 1,400.00–1,675.00 | 1,627.19 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Broken Mouth$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 6 | — | 1,430 | 1,325.00 | 1,325.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 4 | — | 1,591 | 1,650.00 | 1,650.00 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 4 | — | 1,458 | 1,450.00 | 1,450.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 9 | — | 1,052 | 2,000.00 | 2,000.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 55 | — | 972 | 120.00–163.00 | 140.90 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 51 | — | 1,132 | 90.00–124.00 | 104.79 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 9 | — | 876 | 108.00–140.00 | 126.67 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 9 | — | 939 | 84.00–106.00 | 93.72 |
| Stock Cows — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 930 | 139.00 | 139.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 795 | 121.00 | 121.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Fancy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 1,435 | 140.00 | 140.00 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 8 | — | 966 | 1,450.00 | 1,450.00 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Non-Legible BANGS$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 4 | — | 1,005 | 1,375.00 | 1,375.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 973 | 168.00 | 168.00 |
| 24 | — | 587 | 248.00 | 248.00 |
| 16 | — | 457 | 265.00 | 265.00 |
| 12 | — | 679 | 211.00–221.00 | 216.58 |
| 2 | — | 448 | 275.00 | 275.00 |
| 26 | — | 519 | 250.00–255.00 | 253.22 |
| 23 | — | 797 | 185.00–187.00 | 186.48 |
| Steers — Small and Medium 2-3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 378 | 155.00 | 155.00 |
| 4 | — | 459 | 120.00 | 120.00 |
| 3 | — | 603 | 100.00 | 100.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 411 | 255.00 | 255.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 576 | 228.00 | 228.00 |
| 2 | — | 548 | 249.00 | 249.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 671 | 184.00–187.00 | 186.24 |
| 6 | — | 403 | 252.50 | 252.50 |
| 8 | — | 484 | 230.00 | 230.00 |
| Heifers — Medium 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 515 | 185.00 | 185.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 438 | 231.00 | 231.00 |
| 2 | — | 640 | 200.00 | 200.00 |
| 13 | — | 576 | 203.00–212.00 | 205.82 |
| Heifers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 743 | 167.00 | 167.00 |
| 3 | — | 538 | 206.00 | 206.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 928 | 147.00 | 147.00 |
| 1 | — | 985 | 140.00 | 140.00 |
| 1 | — | 830 | 162.50 | 162.50 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 648 | 209.00 | 209.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 76 | — | 1,230 | 85.00–94.00 | 88.59 |
| 3 | — | 1,148 | 66.00–70.50 | 67.74 |
| 44 | — | 1,156 | 72.00–84.00 | 79.32 |
| 3 | — | 1,240 | 95.00–97.00 | 95.68 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 29 | — | 1,620 | 94.00–97.50 | 94.87 |
| 9 | — | 1,613 | 88.00–90.50 | 89.96 |
| 1 | — | 1,775 | 98.50 | 98.50 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,145 | 85.00–87.00 | 85.63 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Heavy Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 2,010 | 92.00 | 92.00 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 55 | — | 1,400 | 87.00–96.00 | 92.29 |
| 13 | — | 1,476 | 96.75–104.50 | 98.62 |
| 9 | — | 1,417 | 81.00–87.00 | 84.90 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 46 | — | 1,423 | 88.00–96.00 | 91.88 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 890 | 92.50 | 92.50 |
| 6 | — | 956 | 81.00–82.00 | 81.84 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 1,602 | 87.00–105.00 | 98.53 |
| 1 | — | 2,065 | 139.00 | 139.00 |
| 4 | — | 1,871 | 107.00–119.00 | 112.88 |
| Bulls — Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,295 | 85.00 | 85.00 |