Compared to last week: Feeder cattle were not tested today as todays sale focused on pairs and bred cows. Outside of a few split pairs and bum calves no feeders sold. Weigh up cows sold on mostly moderate to good demand for light to moderate offerings. Slaughter cows sold steady on breaking cows, boning and lean cows sold 1.00-2.00 lower. Most cows were purchased to feed today as both packers and order buyers purchased a large portion of the cow supply for that propose. Feeding cows sold generally steady to weak. Quality this week was mixed from plain to attractive. Weigh up conditions were average to below average with many full offerings noted. Slaughter bulls sold mostly steady to 3.00 higher. Feeding bull buyers pushed to obtain offerings as several sets of attractive feeding type bulls were seen. Packers purchased most of the bull offering this week despite having to pay up for bulls. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold steady to firm on an attractive quality offering. Much of today sale was comprised of pairs as over 650 heifer and cow pairs were seen. Quality was mixed. Fewer takers were seen for pairs this special and prices were not as robust as the last pair special two weeks ago. Much of eastern Montana forecasted to receive 1-3 inches of rain over the next few days.
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | High | 1,791 | 117.11 | 2,097 | 56 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Low | 1,663 | 95.55 | 1,589 | 34 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Low | 1,441 | 93.45 | 1,347 | 103 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,174 | 84.43 | 991 | 122 |
| Class | Stage | Age | Avg wt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,261 | $1,961 | 10 |
| Bred Cows | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1,265 | $1,575 | 2thin |
| Bred Cows | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 1,370 | $1,456 | 16 |
| Bred Cows | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | Aged (>8 yrs) | 1,120 | $1,200 | 1thin |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Open | Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,244 | $2,575 | 81 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Open | Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1,415 | $2,381 | 71 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Open | Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 1,399 | $1,896 | 97 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Open | Aged (>8 yrs) | 1,345 | $1,640 | 107 |
| Heifer Pairs | Open | (<2 yrs) | 1,174 | $2,852 | 273 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,420 | 2,182.92/head | 2,000.00–2,550.00 | 2,183 | 22 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,051 | 2,200.00/head | 2,200.00–2,200.00 | 2,200 | 6 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,437 | 2,057.45/head | 2,000.00–2,100.00 | 2,057 | 25 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,104 | 2,200.00/head | 2,200.00–2,200.00 | 2,200 | 5 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,372 | 1,426.87/head | 1,350.00–1,550.00 | 1,427 | 15 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,140 | 2,501.67/head | 2,225.00–2,675.00 | 2,502 | 37 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,265 | 1,575.00/head | 1,575.00–1,575.00 | 1,575 | 2 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2Broken Mouth | — | 1,120 | 1,200.00/head | 1,200.00–1,200.00 | 1,200 | 1 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1Fancy | — | 1,340 | 1,900.00/head | 1,900.00–1,900.00 | 1,900 | 1 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1Fancy | — | 1,463 | 2,187.52/head | 2,175.00–2,200.00 | 2,188 | 2 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,219 | 91.46/cwt | 89.00–97.50 | 1,115 | 3 |
| Heifer Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,191 | 2,911.66/head | 2,700.00–3,025.00 | 2,912 | 244 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,094 | 114.63/cwt | 92.00–175.00 | 1,254 | 39 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 988 | 125.07/cwt | 102.00–140.00 | 1,236 | 3 |
| Stock Cows | Large 1 | — | 958 | 139.00/cwt | 139.00–139.00 | 1,332 | 5 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 937 | 172.10/cwt | 130.00–197.00 | 1,613 | 86 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 913 | 100.00/cwt | 100.00–100.00 | 913 | 2 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,211 | 1,904.65/head | 1,700.00–2,100.00 | 1,905 | 8 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 827 | 150.00/cwt | 150.00–150.00 | 1,241 | 3 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 1,336 | 1,760.00/head | 1,760.00–1,760.00 | 1,760 | 9 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 1,225 | 2,000.00/head | 2,000.00–2,000.00 | 2,000 | 21 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,353 | 1,692.96/head | 1,675.00–1,700.00 | 1,693 | 23 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1-2Broken Mouth | — | 1,374 | 1,544.53/head | 1,500.00–1,575.00 | 1,545 | 12 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,355 | 2,585.00/head | 2,585.00–2,585.00 | 2,585 | 10 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1Broken Mouth | — | 1,345 | 1,685.17/head | 1,600.00–1,800.00 | 1,685 | 78 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 167 | 350.00/head | 350.00–350.00 | 350 | 3 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 222 | 525.00/head | 525.00–525.00 | 525 | 3 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,552 | 89.76/cwt | 87.00–93.00 | 1,393 | 6 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,640 | 98.00/cwt | 98.00–98.00 | 1,607 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,512 | 84.24/cwt | 83.00–87.00 | 1,274 | 3 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,489 | 103.00/cwt | 100.00–103.50 | 1,534 | 23 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,197 | 81.79/cwt | 78.00–85.00 | 979 | 26 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,213 | 103.55/cwt | 102.00–105.00 | 1,256 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 963 | 79.49/cwt | 79.00–80.00 | 765 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,162 | 79.93/cwt | 72.00–84.00 | 929 | 31 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,060 | 62.50/cwt | 62.50–62.50 | 663 | 1 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,682 | 91.93/cwt | 91.00–93.00 | 1,546 | 8 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,615 | 103.12/cwt | 101.50–108.50 | 1,665 | 5 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,389 | 85.09/cwt | 82.00–87.00 | 1,182 | 14 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,400 | 90.30/cwt | 87.00–96.00 | 1,264 | 21 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,152 | 86.09/cwt | 85.00–88.00 | 992 | 13 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,718 | 97.23/cwt | 95.00–100.50 | 1,670 | 14 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,448 | 93.25/cwt | 88.00–98.50 | 1,350 | 42 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,185 | 88.25/cwt | 85.00–93.00 | 1,046 | 47 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,263 | 126.58/cwt | 125.00–130.00 | 2,865 | 7 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,903 | 120.96/cwt | 112.00–123.00 | 2,302 | 30 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,594 | 101.59/cwt | 91.00–108.00 | 1,619 | 9 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,329 | 117.50/cwt | 117.50–117.50 | 1,562 | 6 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,256 | 106.03/cwt | 102.00–110.00 | 1,332 | 4 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,417 | 2,781.54/head | 2,725.00–2,825.00 | 2,782 | 33 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,586 | 2,644.65/head | 2,575.00–2,775.00 | 2,645 | 32 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,308 | 2,075.00/head | 2,075.00–2,075.00 | 2,075 | 8 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,412 | 1,650.00/head | 1,650.00–1,650.00 | 1,650 | 18 |
| Heifer Pairs | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,030 | 2,350.00/head | 2,350.00–2,350.00 | 2,350 | 29 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1-2Broken Mouth | — | 1,326 | 1,500.00/head | 1,500.00–1,500.00 | 1,500 | 17 |
Compared to last week: Feeder cattle were not tested today as todays sale focused on pairs and bred cows. Outside of a few split pairs and bum calves no feeders sold. Weigh up cows sold on mostly moderate to good demand for light to moderate offerings. Slaughter cows sold steady on breaking cows, boning and lean cows sold 1.00-2.00 lower. Most cows were purchased to feed today as both packers and order buyers purchased a large portion of the cow supply for that propose. Feeding cows sold generally steady to weak. Quality this week was mixed from plain to attractive. Weigh up conditions were average to below average with many full offerings noted. Slaughter bulls sold mostly steady to 3.00 higher. Feeding bull buyers pushed to obtain offerings as several sets of attractive feeding type bulls were seen. Packers purchased most of the bull offering this week despite having to pay up for bulls. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold steady to firm on an attractive quality offering. Much of today sale was comprised of pairs as over 650 heifer and cow pairs were seen. Quality was mixed. Fewer takers were seen for pairs this special and prices were not as robust as the last pair special two weeks ago. Much of eastern Montana forecasted to receive 1-3 inches of rain over the next few days.
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | Open | 22 | — | 1,420 | 2,000.00–2,550.00 | 2,182.92 |
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | Open | 25 | — | 1,437 | 2,000.00–2,100.00 | 2,057.45 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 37 | — | 1,140 | 2,225.00–2,675.00 | 2,501.67 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 10 | — | 1,355 | 2,585.00 | 2,585.00 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 33 | — | 1,417 | 2,725.00–2,825.00 | 2,781.54 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 32 | — | 1,586 | 2,575.00–2,775.00 | 2,644.65 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1-2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 6 | — | 1,051 | 2,200.00 | 2,200.00 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 5 | — | 1,104 | 2,200.00 | 2,200.00 |
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | Open | 23 | — | 1,353 | 1,675.00–1,700.00 | 1,692.96 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 8 | — | 1,308 | 2,075.00 | 2,075.00 |
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | Open | 18 | — | 1,412 | 1,650.00 | 1,650.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | Open | 9 | — | 1,336 | 1,760.00 | 1,760.00 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 21 | — | 1,225 | 2,000.00 | 2,000.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1-2 · Broken Mouth$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 12 | — | 1,374 | 1,500.00–1,575.00 | 1,544.53 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 17 | — | 1,326 | 1,500.00 | 1,500.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1 · Broken Mouth$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 78 | — | 1,345 | 1,600.00–1,800.00 | 1,685.17 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 15 | — | 1,372 | 1,350.00–1,550.00 | 1,426.87 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 2 | — | 1,265 | 1,575.00 | 1,575.00 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 8 | — | 1,211 | 1,700.00–2,100.00 | 1,904.65 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2 · Broken Mouth$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1 | — | 1,120 | 1,200.00 | 1,200.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Fancy$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1 | — | 1,340 | 1,900.00 | 1,900.00 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 2 | — | 1,463 | 2,175.00–2,200.00 | 2,187.52 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 1,219 | 89.00–97.50 | 91.46 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 39 | — | 1,094 | 92.00–175.00 | 114.63 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 86 | — | 937 | 130.00–197.00 | 172.10 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 988 | 102.00–140.00 | 125.07 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 2 | — | 913 | 100.00 | 100.00 |
| Stock Cows — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 5 | — | 958 | 139.00 | 139.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 827 | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| Heifer Pairs — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 244 | — | 1,191 | 2,700.00–3,025.00 | 2,911.66 |
| Heifer Pairs — Medium and Large 1-2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 29 | — | 1,030 | 2,350.00 | 2,350.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 167 | 350.00 | 350.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 222 | 525.00 | 525.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 1,552 | 87.00–93.00 | 89.76 |
| 1 | — | 1,640 | 98.00 | 98.00 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,512 | 83.00–87.00 | 84.24 |
| 23 | — | 1,489 | 100.00–103.50 | 103.00 |
| 42 | — | 1,448 | 88.00–98.50 | 93.25 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 26 | — | 1,197 | 78.00–85.00 | 81.79 |
| 2 | — | 1,213 | 102.00–105.00 | 103.55 |
| 47 | — | 1,185 | 85.00–93.00 | 88.25 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 963 | 79.00–80.00 | 79.49 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 31 | — | 1,162 | 72.00–84.00 | 79.93 |
| 1 | — | 1,060 | 62.50 | 62.50 |
| 13 | — | 1,152 | 85.00–88.00 | 86.09 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 1,682 | 91.00–93.00 | 91.93 |
| 5 | — | 1,615 | 101.50–108.50 | 103.12 |
| 14 | — | 1,718 | 95.00–100.50 | 97.23 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 14 | — | 1,389 | 82.00–87.00 | 85.09 |
| 21 | — | 1,400 | 87.00–96.00 | 90.30 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 2,263 | 125.00–130.00 | 126.58 |
| 30 | — | 1,903 | 112.00–123.00 | 120.96 |
| 9 | — | 1,594 | 91.00–108.00 | 101.59 |
| Bulls — Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 1,329 | 117.50 | 117.50 |
| 4 | — | 1,256 | 102.00–110.00 | 106.03 |