Compared to last week: Feeder cattle were too lightly tested today or last week to develop an accurate market trend, however steady to higher undertones were noticed on steers and heifers. Demand for feeders was mostly very good for light offerings. Local ranchers looking for small quantities of feeders to run on grass helped push feeder cattle prices higher as they bid aggressively against order-buyers. Quality this sale was plain to average and most feeders were offered in very small packages or as singles. Market activity was mostly active this sale. Weigh up cows sold on mostly moderate to good demand for moderate offerings. Slaughter cows sold mostly 2.00 higher on breaking cows, boning and lean cows sold steady to 2.00 lower. Feeding cow demand was very good as packers opted to put most high quality cows away on feed. Feeding cows sold steady to firm. Slaughter cow prices slipped slightly this week as heavier supplies have been available to the packer due to seasonal culling at branding time. Additionally, pockets of drought across the country continues to push cows to market. Many ranchers are not holding on to cows that lost calves or come up open. Quality this week was mixed from plain to attractive. Weigh up conditions were mixed. Slaughter bulls sold generally steady. A few buyers purchased bulls to feed which helped create competition over lightweight and low dressing bulls. 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 1 | 387 | 250.00 | 968 | 9thin |
| Medium and Large 1 | 503 | 242.20 | 1,217 | 46 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 527 | 222.36 | 1,172 | 14thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | High | 1,698 | 117.92 | 2,002 | 121 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | High | 1,680 | 98.19 | 1,650 | 33 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Low | 1,411 | 94.11 | 1,328 | 125 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | High | 1,192 | 84.28 | 1,005 | 83 |
| Class | Stage | Age | Avg wt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,311 | $2,150 | 4thin |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Open | Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 1,596 | $1,900 | 7 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Open | Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 1,503 | $1,850 | 3thin |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,503 | 1,850.00/head | 1,850.00–1,850.00 | 1,850 | 3 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,596 | 1,900.00/head | 1,900.00–1,900.00 | 1,900 | 7 |
| Stock Cows | Medium 1 | — | 758 | 152.50/cwt | 152.50–152.50 | 1,156 | 2 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,014 | 161.97/cwt | 140.00–180.00 | 1,642 | 67 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,171 | 109.17/cwt | 91.00–143.00 | 1,278 | 48 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,184 | 92.65/cwt | 85.00–100.00 | 1,097 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 543 | 218.00/cwt | 218.00–218.00 | 1,184 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 610 | 257.67/cwt | 255.00–260.00 | 1,572 | 15 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 869 | 189.00/cwt | 189.00–189.00 | 1,642 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 456 | 230.00/cwt | 230.00–230.00 | 1,049 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 382 | 240.00/cwt | 240.00–240.00 | 917 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 449 | 257.50/cwt | 257.50–257.50 | 1,156 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 585 | 224.00/cwt | 224.00–224.00 | 1,310 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 722 | 234.00/cwt | 234.00–234.00 | 1,689 | 17 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 555 | 250.00/cwt | 250.00–250.00 | 1,388 | 1 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 523 | 225.48/cwt | 225.00–226.00 | 1,179 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 490 | 230.00/cwt | 230.00–230.00 | 1,127 | 1 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 515 | 242.58/cwt | 240.00–247.50 | 1,249 | 30 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 729 | 207.75/cwt | 207.00–210.00 | 1,514 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 742 | 168.00/cwt | 168.00–168.00 | 1,247 | 11 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 555 | 282.00/cwt | 282.00–282.00 | 1,565 | 1 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 753 | 213.00/cwt | 213.00–213.00 | 1,604 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium 1 | — | 387 | 250.00/cwt | 250.00–250.00 | 968 | 9 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 656 | 205.35/cwt | 200.00–208.00 | 1,347 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 884 | 175.50/cwt | 175.50–175.50 | 1,551 | 5 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 603 | 230.00/cwt | 230.00–230.00 | 1,387 | 2 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,155 | 144.00/cwt | 144.00–144.00 | 1,663 | 2 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 500 | 252.50/cwt | 252.50–252.50 | 1,263 | 2 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 562 | 255.00/cwt | 255.00–255.00 | 1,433 | 3 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 547 | 285.00/cwt | 285.00–285.00 | 1,559 | 8 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 661 | 224.85/cwt | 220.00–228.00 | 1,486 | 5 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,290 | 97.00/cwt | 97.00–97.00 | 1,251 | 1 |
| Bulls | —Natural | — | 2,032 | 125.00/cwt | 125.00–125.00 | 2,540 | 3 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,524 | 101.47/cwt | 73.00–111.00 | 1,546 | 15 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,873 | 129.57/cwt | 121.00–133.00 | 2,427 | 41 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,799 | 115.67/cwt | 112.00–121.00 | 2,081 | 24 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,500 | 88.00/cwt | 88.00–88.00 | 1,320 | 1 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,595 | 101.00/cwt | 101.00–101.00 | 1,611 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,374 | 94.85/cwt | 87.00–100.00 | 1,303 | 47 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,531 | 96.77/cwt | 95.00–99.00 | 1,482 | 9 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,235 | 54.00/cwt | 54.00–54.00 | 667 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,114 | 90.15/cwt | 84.00–94.50 | 1,004 | 9 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,440 | 84.12/cwt | 75.00–86.00 | 1,211 | 18 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,749 | 104.00/cwt | 103.00–107.00 | 1,819 | 4 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,538 | 88.00/cwt | 88.00–88.00 | 1,353 | 3 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,700 | 97.67/cwt | 94.00–101.00 | 1,660 | 11 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,458 | 99.50/cwt | 99.00–100.00 | 1,451 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,236 | 89.18/cwt | 84.00–93.00 | 1,102 | 19 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,645 | 92.00/cwt | 92.00–92.00 | 1,513 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,397 | 91.21/cwt | 87.00–97.00 | 1,274 | 32 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Heavy Weight | — | 2,030 | 105.49/cwt | 104.00–106.00 | 2,141 | 4 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,469 | 103.42/cwt | 100.50–105.00 | 1,519 | 25 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,118 | 83.85/cwt | 83.00–84.00 | 937 | 6 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,195 | 81.01/cwt | 72.00–84.00 | 968 | 45 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,210 | 95.00/cwt | 95.00–95.00 | 1,150 | 2 |
| Bulls | —Natural | — | 1,667 | 114.38/cwt | 112.00–118.00 | 1,907 | 11 |
| Bulls | —Natural | — | 1,588 | 100.60/cwt | 96.00–108.00 | 1,598 | 3 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,433 | 116.90/cwt | 112.00–123.00 | 1,675 | 7 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,361 | 106.48/cwt | 102.00–109.00 | 1,449 | 14 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,445 | 137.89/cwt | 130.00–141.00 | 1,993 | 3 |
| Stock Cows | Medium 1Thin Fleshed | — | 725 | 120.00/cwt | 120.00–120.00 | 870 | 1 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,311 | 2,150.00/head | 2,150.00–2,150.00 | 2,150 | 4 |
Compared to last week: Feeder cattle were too lightly tested today or last week to develop an accurate market trend, however steady to higher undertones were noticed on steers and heifers. Demand for feeders was mostly very good for light offerings. Local ranchers looking for small quantities of feeders to run on grass helped push feeder cattle prices higher as they bid aggressively against order-buyers. Quality this sale was plain to average and most feeders were offered in very small packages or as singles. Market activity was mostly active this sale. Weigh up cows sold on mostly moderate to good demand for moderate offerings. Slaughter cows sold mostly 2.00 higher on breaking cows, boning and lean cows sold steady to 2.00 lower. Feeding cow demand was very good as packers opted to put most high quality cows away on feed. Feeding cows sold steady to firm. Slaughter cow prices slipped slightly this week as heavier supplies have been available to the packer due to seasonal culling at branding time. Additionally, pockets of drought across the country continues to push cows to market. Many ranchers are not holding on to cows that lost calves or come up open. Quality this week was mixed from plain to attractive. Weigh up conditions were mixed. Slaughter bulls sold generally steady. A few buyers purchased bulls to feed which helped create competition over lightweight and low dressing bulls. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1-2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 1,503 | 1,850.00 | 1,850.00 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 7 | — | 1,596 | 1,900.00 | 1,900.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 2 | — | 758 | 152.50 | 152.50 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 67 | — | 1,014 | 140.00–180.00 | 161.97 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 48 | — | 1,171 | 91.00–143.00 | 109.17 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 7 | — | 1,184 | 85.00–100.00 | 92.65 |
| Stock Cows — Medium 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 725 | 120.00 | 120.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 4 | — | 1,311 | 2,150.00 | 2,150.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 543 | 218.00 | 218.00 |
| 4 | — | 456 | 230.00 | 230.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 382 | 240.00 | 240.00 |
| 2 | — | 523 | 225.00–226.00 | 225.48 |
| 1 | — | 490 | 230.00 | 230.00 |
| 6 | — | 656 | 200.00–208.00 | 205.35 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 449 | 257.50 | 257.50 |
| 2 | — | 585 | 224.00 | 224.00 |
| 30 | — | 515 | 240.00–247.50 | 242.58 |
| Heifers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 387 | 250.00 | 250.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 15 | — | 610 | 255.00–260.00 | 257.67 |
| 5 | — | 869 | 189.00 | 189.00 |
| 17 | — | 722 | 234.00 | 234.00 |
| 1 | — | 555 | 282.00 | 282.00 |
| 2 | — | 753 | 213.00 | 213.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 555 | 250.00 | 250.00 |
| 4 | — | 729 | 207.00–210.00 | 207.75 |
| 5 | — | 884 | 175.50 | 175.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 11 | — | 742 | 168.00 | 168.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 603 | 230.00 | 230.00 |
| 2 | — | 500 | 252.50 | 252.50 |
| Bulls — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,155 | 144.00 | 144.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 562 | 255.00 | 255.00 |
| 5 | — | 661 | 220.00–228.00 | 224.85 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 547 | 285.00 | 285.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,290 | 97.00 | 97.00 |
| 1 | — | 1,235 | 54.00 | 54.00 |
| 19 | — | 1,236 | 84.00–93.00 | 89.18 |
| 45 | — | 1,195 | 72.00–84.00 | 81.01 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,500 | 88.00 | 88.00 |
| 47 | — | 1,374 | 87.00–100.00 | 94.85 |
| 25 | — | 1,469 | 100.50–105.00 | 103.42 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,595 | 101.00 | 101.00 |
| 9 | — | 1,531 | 95.00–99.00 | 96.77 |
| 1 | — | 1,645 | 92.00 | 92.00 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 1,114 | 84.00–94.50 | 90.15 |
| 6 | — | 1,118 | 83.00–84.00 | 83.85 |
| 2 | — | 1,210 | 95.00 | 95.00 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 18 | — | 1,440 | 75.00–86.00 | 84.12 |
| 2 | — | 1,458 | 99.00–100.00 | 99.50 |
| 32 | — | 1,397 | 87.00–97.00 | 91.21 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 1,749 | 103.00–107.00 | 104.00 |
| 3 | — | 1,538 | 88.00 | 88.00 |
| 11 | — | 1,700 | 94.00–101.00 | 97.67 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Heavy Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 2,030 | 104.00–106.00 | 105.49 |
| Bulls — Natural$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 2,032 | 125.00 | 125.00 |
| 11 | — | 1,667 | 112.00–118.00 | 114.38 |
| 3 | — | 1,588 | 96.00–108.00 | 100.60 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 15 | — | 1,524 | 73.00–111.00 | 101.47 |
| 41 | — | 1,873 | 121.00–133.00 | 129.57 |
| 24 | — | 1,799 | 112.00–121.00 | 115.67 |
| Bulls — Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 1,433 | 112.00–123.00 | 116.90 |
| 14 | — | 1,361 | 102.00–109.00 | 106.48 |
| 3 | — | 1,445 | 130.00–141.00 | 137.89 |